Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant

Overview

• Lead and manage a team of Advanced Practice Providers in outpatient palliative care settings.
• Provide direct patient care calibrated to team size, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Shape clinical standards and mentor team members to enhance performance and patient outcomes.
• Engage in program-building activities to strengthen palliative care services across facilities.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver holistic, patient-centered care.
• Support transition planning and care coordination for patients in skilled nursing facilities.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and documentation standardization.
• Enjoy a primarily weekday schedule with flexibility for workday adjustments.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Mentor and provide clinical support to Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.
• Deliver palliative care consultations and follow-ups in skilled nursing settings.
• Lead goals-of-care discussions and advance care planning with patients and families.
• Promote evidence-based practices and ensure consistent documentation quality.
• Support onboarding, shadowing, and case review workflows for team members.
• Build and maintain referral relationships with community organizations and facilities.
• Coordinate local and regional coverage planning with mileage reimbursement.
• Engage in leadership activities to strengthen team productivity and quality.

Job Requirements

• Master of Science degree with active New Jersey NP or PA license.
• National board certification and DEA + CDS registration or eligibility.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in palliative care or related fields.
• Preferred certification in palliative care (e.g., ACHPN / CHPN).
• Experience in leadership, mentoring, or supervisory roles is advantageous.
• Strong communication, clinical judgment, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage clinical and operational aspects effectively.
• Commitment to quality improvement and patient-centered care.