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 at a leading healthcare organization.
• Deliver compassionate care to patients with serious illnesses across emergency, ICU, medical, surgical, and specialty units.
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team to manage complex symptoms and facilitate care transitions.
• Benefit from structured mentorship, physician/APP clinical backup, and established workflows.
• Enjoy a competitive base salary, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits package.
• Work primarily Monday–Friday with flexibility to adjust workdays as needed.
• Contribute to a meaningful role focused on patient-centered care and advance-care planning.
• Access professional development opportunities including CME reimbursement and tuition support.
• Join a well-established palliative care program with strong interdisciplinary support.

Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Perform holistic, evidence-based palliative assessments and consultations for inpatient populations.
• Manage complex symptoms associated with advanced illnesses and chronic diseases.
• Lead goals-of-care discussions and advance-care planning conversations with patients and families.
• Coordinate with post-acute resources such as SNFs and hospice providers.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, APPs, social workers, and care coordination teams.
• Integrate into hospital workflows and contribute to shaping palliative medicine practices.
• Complete timely documentation aligned with clinical, billing, and quality standards.
• Participate in discharge planning and manage transitions of care based on patient needs.
• Engage in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to continuous quality improvement.

Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Job Requirements

• Master of Science in Nursing or equivalent advanced practice degree.
• Active New Jersey NP or PA license and national board certification.
• Minimum of 2 years of palliative care experience; 5 years preferred.
• Preferred certification in palliative care (ACHPN/CHPN).
• Experience managing high-acuity patients in inpatient settings, including ED and ICU.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and patient-centered approach.
• DEA and CDS registration or ability to obtain by start date.
• Comfortable collaborating within interdisciplinary hospital environments.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and quality care delivery.