Advanced Practice Provider - Hospital Based

Alive•Nashville, TN

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Palliative Care Advanced Practice Provider - Hospital Based Location: TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center, Nashville TN Status: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 40 hours/week Reports to: Vice President, Clinical Operations & Palliative Care About This Role Join Alive, Middle Tennessee's original hospice and a trusted leader in end-of-life care for 50 years, as a Palliative Care APP embedded at TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center. You'll serve as an inpatient palliative care consultant, helping patients and families navigate complex illness through expert symptom management, goals-of-care conversations, and advance care planning. This is an opportunity to build meaningful relationships with a single hospital team, grow your own referral base, and practice at the top of your license with the backing of a respected, mission-driven organization. What You'll Do Provide palliative care consultations alongside hospital medical teams, managing symptoms related to acute and chronic conditions Lead compassionate conversations with patients and families about goals of care, prognosis, and treatment options Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and case managers Build and nurture referral relationships within your assigned hospital Order and interpret labs, imaging, and medications; document thoroughly in the medical record Serve as a resource and mentor to students, residents, and new team members Why Alive Mission that matters: For 50 years, Alive has helped Middle Tennesseans live fully and die with dignity. You'll be part of that legacy. Autonomy with support: Practice independently while backed by experienced physicians and a collaborative interdisciplinary team. One campus: This role is assigned to Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown. Opportunities to float may arise. Room to grow: Opportunities for leadership, mentorship, and specialty certification support. Compensation & Benefits Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance Generous PTO 403(b) retirement plan with employer match CME allowance and certification support Strong work life balance Requirements What You Bring Graduate of an accredited NP, CNS, or PA program Active, unrestricted Tennessee license and national certification Unrestricted DEA Valid driver's license and insurance Preferred: Experience in hospice, palliative care, ICU, or inpatient acute care ACHPN or HPCC certification (or willingness to pursue) We welcome candidates with strong acute care backgrounds who are ready to transition into palliative medicine. We'll support your growth.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited NP, CNS, or PA program
Active, unrestricted Tennessee license and national certification
Unrestricted DEA
Valid driver's license and insurance

Nice To Haves

Experience in hospice, palliative care, ICU, or inpatient acute care
ACHPN or HPCC certification (or willingness to pursue)

Responsibilities

Provide palliative care consultations alongside hospital medical teams, managing symptoms related to acute and chronic conditions
Lead compassionate conversations with patients and families about goals of care, prognosis, and treatment options
Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and case managers
Build and nurture referral relationships within your assigned hospital
Order and interpret labs, imaging, and medications; document thoroughly in the medical record
Serve as a resource and mentor to students, residents, and new team members