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 inpatient palliative care services within a hospital-based setting.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver compassionate care to patients with serious illnesses.
• Offer structured mentorship and clinical backup from experienced palliative care specialists.
• Engage in meaningful goals-of-care discussions and advance-care-planning conversations with patients and families.
• Participate in a well-established palliative care program supported by clear workflows and quality expectations.
• Enjoy comprehensive benefits including PTO, CME reimbursement, and professional liability coverage.
• Work primarily Monday–Friday with flexibility to swap workdays as needed.
• Contribute to patient-centered care across emergency, ICU, medical, surgical, and specialty units.
• Benefit from operational and care-coordination support to enhance patient outcomes.

Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Provide inpatient palliative care consultations and follow-up visits across hospital units.
• Perform holistic assessments and manage complex symptoms for patients with advanced illnesses.
• Lead discussions on goals of care and advance-care planning with patients and families.
• Coordinate with post-acute resources such as SNFs and hospice providers when appropriate.
• Collaborate with hospital physicians, APPs, social work, and care coordination teams.
• Integrate into hospital workflows and contribute to the development of palliative medicine practices.
• Complete timely documentation aligned with clinical, billing, and quality standards.
• Participate in discharge and transition planning to ensure optimal care outcomes.
• Support patients transitioning from inpatient settings to their next level of care.

Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Job Requirements

• Master of Science in Nursing or equivalent educational background required.
• Active New Jersey Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license mandatory.
• National board certification and DEA + CDS registration required or obtainable by start date.
• Minimum of 2 years of palliative care experience required; 5 years preferred.
• Palliative care certification (ACHPN / CHPN) is preferred but not mandatory.
• Experience managing complex symptoms and working with high-acuity patients.
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills with a patient-centered approach.
• Comfortable collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and integrating into hospital workflows.
• Proficiency in discharge and transition planning to enhance patient care outcomes.