Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant

Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Overview

• The Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will provide compassionate care to patients with serious illnesses in outpatient and community settings.
• This role offers a structured ramp-up, mentorship, and interdisciplinary team support for professional growth.
• Candidates will manage complex symptoms and lead advance-care-planning discussions with patients and families.
• The position includes local travel within Ocean County, with mileage reimbursement provided.
• Enjoy a competitive salary, annual performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits package.
• Work primarily Monday–Friday with flexibility to swap workdays as needed.
• Benefit from structured training and support to transition into palliative care.
• This role is ideal for clinicians passionate about providing relationship-driven care to patients with serious illnesses.

Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Conduct palliative care consultations and follow-up visits across skilled nursing facilities and community settings.
• Perform holistic assessments to address patient-centered needs and manage complex symptoms.
• Lead goals-of-care and advance-care-planning discussions with patients and families.
• Coordinate care with home health and hospice agencies when appropriate.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, social workers, and care coordinators.
• Support transition planning during patient stays, including discharge and hospice transitions.
• Ensure timely documentation adhering to clinical, billing, and quality standards.
• Participate in structured training and mentorship programs for professional development.

Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Job Requirements

• Master of Science in Nursing or equivalent education for Physician Assistants.
• Active New Jersey NP or PA license with national board certification.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience; 5 years preferred.
• Palliative care certification (ACHPN/CHPN) preferred but not required.
• Strong clinical judgment and symptom-management skills.
• Comfortable leading advance-care-planning conversations with patients and families.
• Ability to work collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel locally within Ocean County.