Palliative Nurse Practitioner - Lincoln County

VIA Health Partners

2 months ago

Lincolnton, North CarolinaFull TimePalliative Care

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Practice Authority in North Carolina

Supervision Required

Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join VIA Health Partners as a Palliative Nurse Practitioner - Lincoln County in United States.

Key Responsibilities

of a Nurse Practitioner: Provides comprehensive medical care to HPCCR patients.

Serves as a medical resource for HPCCR staff.

Assists in staff training.

Assists in education and training of healthcare professionals and public.

Requirements

Successful board certification in specialty within 2 years of date of hire; current and unrestricted DEA and Basic Life Support required.

Computer proficiency is required.

Minimum Qualifications Minimum 1 year related experience.

Benefits & Compensation

28 days PTO.

401(k) with employer match.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with VIA Health Partners in United States.

Key Skills

Palliative CareHospice CarePain ManagementSymptom ManagementAdvanced DirectivesPatient AssessmentPhysical ExaminationsPrescribing MedicationNarcotics ManagementFamily CounselingPsychosocial SupportMedical Supplies PrescriptionDiagnostic Testing ReviewTeam CollaborationEnd-of-Life Education

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Palliative Nurse Practitioner - Lincoln County at VIA Health Partners a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Palliative Care nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Palliative Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Palliative Care position at VIA Health Partners is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Lincolnton, North Carolina.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Palliative Care, Hospice Care, Pain Management, Symptom Management, Advanced Directives, Patient Assessment, Physical Examinations, Prescribing Medication. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Palliative Care role.

Core responsibilities: The Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive medical care to patients with advanced life-limiting illnesses, focusing on promoting high-quality end-of-life care, preventing suffering, and managing pain and other symptoms. Responsibilities also include guiding patients and families regarding pro...

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance, Dental Insurance, 28 Days Paid Time Off, Mileage Reimbursement, 403b Retirement Plan with Matching, Veteran Patient Programs, CHPN Certification Assistance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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