Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Full Practice Authority

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Job Description

Join a Team That Puts YOU First! At Southwestern Palliative Care & Hospice, we do things differently. Our philosophy is simple: our team comes first. When you feel supported, empowered, and valued, you deliver the kind of care that changes lives.

That’s why we invest in your growth from day one, through mentorship, ongoing education, and a culture that encourages intelligent risk-taking and innovation. If you’re passionate about making a difference and want a career that grows with you, SWPCH is the place to be!

As a Nurse Practitioner specializing in in-home palliative and hospice care, you’ll have the flexibility to manage your schedule while delivering personalized, dignified care to patients and families during life’s most important moments.

Your Impact

  • Conduct in-home visits, physical assessments, and face-to-face evaluations
  • Develop and manage individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians and care teams
  • Prescribe medications and treatments, ensuring symptom control and comfort
  • Educate and support patients and families through end-of-life care decisions
  • Serve as a trusted resource for hospice eligibility and recertification

Our Commitment To You

  • Flexibility: Enjoy autonomy in managing your visits and balancing work-life needs.
  • Impact: Provide holistic care that truly makes a difference for patients and families
  • Collaboration: Work with an interdisciplinary team that shares your commitment to excellence

Requirements

Master’s degree and completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program

Current State Licensure and CPR Certification

  • Certification in Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN) or specialty areas such as geriatrics or pediatrics preferred, but not required
  • At least 1 year of NP experience and 1 year in hospice or palliative care
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and clinical skills
  • Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation

Benefits

  • Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee Assistance Program

FSA / HSA

  • Life Insurance
  • Pet Insurance

Employee Referral Program

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US.

Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at pennantgroup.com.

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner will conduct in-home visits to perform physical assessments and develop individualized care plans for palliative and hospice patients. They are also responsible for prescribing treatments, managing symptom control, and providing education and support to families during end-of-life care.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Care plan developmentMedication prescription

Hospice and Palliative Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 64% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Nurse Practitioner pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution37 jobs · 30 employers

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$225k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs

401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
50%
Sign-on bonus
40%
Loan repayment
10%
Relocation assistance
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 2.8
Better work-life than 50% of Hospice And Palliative Medicine (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 149 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Yuma

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$286k
Typical market rent
$1,459/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.7
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Yuma, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Southwestern Palliative Care and Hospice

Hospitals and Health Care
Yuma, Arizona

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) matching
Employee Assistance Program
FSA/HSA
Life Insurance