Nurse Practitioner - NP - Hospice and Palliative Care

Hospice Nurse Practitioner – Full‑time

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About SSM Health:
Provide Comfort to Patients at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – Lake St. Louis.

SSM Health is committed to delivering exceptional healthcare services. Our inpatient hospice team at SSM Health St. Joseph’s Hospital – Lake St. Louis is growing and we are adding a full‑time Hospice Nurse Practitioner. New grads with prior background in hospice or palliative care are welcome to apply.

Inpatient – will take consults and work on various floors. Enjoy flexibility within your schedule! Position will include evening hours. Start time is flexible Monday–Friday. No overnights, weekends or after‑hours call. Practice autonomously at the top of your license. Onsite and virtual support available.

Comprehensive Financial Package – inquire for details: experience‑based hourly rate. Evening/night differentials available.

Robust benefits package:
Health insurance within your first 30 days. Retirement plan + employer match, CME, PTO + more.

Ability to work independently. Flexible team player. Experience with in hospice or palliative care is highly preferred.

Graduate of a nationally accredited Nurse Practitioner (NP) Program. Ability to obtain MO licensure. DEA.

SSM Health, with care delivery sites in Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin, provides convenient access to high‑quality community‑based services as well as world‑class academic medicine, clinical trials, and research studies. The organization’s footprint includes hospitals, physician offices, outpatient and virtual care services, senior care, comprehensive home careand hospice services, a fully transparent pharmacy benefit company, a health insurance company and an accountable care organization.

As one of the largest employers in every community it serves, the organization’s more than 40,000 team members and more than 15,000 providers are dedicated to fulfilling SSM Health’s mission:
Through our exceptional health care services, we reveal the healing presence of God.

Wentzville is one of the fastest‑growing cities in the state, blending modern development and new businesses with a rich history and a strong sense of community. It offers excellent schools, numerous parks, and family‑friendly events. Residents can enjoy a variety of recreational options, such as the 250‑acre Quail Ridge Park, which features a fishing lake, trails, and an off‑leash dog park.

The city also offers a variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options, catering to different interests. Additionally, Wentzville’s proximity to St. Louis provides convenient access to urban amenities while maintaining a peaceful, small‑town atmosphere.

SSM Health is committed to equal employment opportunity based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, and all other statuses protected by law.

For the clinicians at SSM Health, being here means being part of a heart‑ful heritage of healing. It’s an opportunity to further a caring legacy while advancing medicine with an esteemed organization that encourages collaboration, empowers innovation, supports growth, and seeks to elevate care for everyone we serve.