Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Palliative Care - PRN

Curana Health•Alexandria, LA

About The Position

At Curana Health, we’re on a mission to radically improve the health, happiness, and dignity of older adults—and we’re looking for passionate people to help us do it. As a national leader in value-based care, we offer senior living communities and skilled nursing facilities a wide range of solutions (including on-site primary care services, Accountable Care Organizations, and Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans) proven to enhance health outcomes, streamline operations, and create new financial opportunities. Founded in 2021, we’ve grown quickly—now serving 200,000+ seniors in 1,500+ communities across 32 states. Our team includes more than 1,000 clinicians alongside care coordinators, analysts, operators, and professionals from all backgrounds, all working together to deliver high-quality, proactive solutions for senior living operators and those they care for. If you’re looking to make a meaningful impact on the senior healthcare landscape, you’re in the right place—and we look forward to working with you. For more information about our company, visit CuranaHealth.com. Summary As an Inpatient Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner, you will provide compassionate, specialized care to patients admitted to the hospital who are living with advanced or life-limiting illnesses. This role focuses on meaningful conversations about goals of care, expert symptom management, and ensuring patients and their families feel supported, informed, and respected throughout their journey.

Requirements

Valid nurse practitioner or physician assistant license in state of operations & current board certification in your field
Masters Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies
Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills
Must possess traits of punctuality, organizational skills, and ability to function within a team.

Nice To Haves

Open to new graduates with prior hospital RN experience strongly preferred, ideally in ER or ICU settings.
Strong leadership, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver compassionate, expert care by completing patient histories, physical exams, and care plans tailored to each patient’s needs.
Facilitate meaningful conversations with patients and families to establish goals of care and ensure choices are clearly documented and honored.
Guide advance care planning, including completion of advance directives and POLST forms.
Provide symptom relief for pain, fatigue, shortness of breath, anxiety, nausea, and other distressing symptoms using pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches.
Collaborate daily with the hospital’s interdisciplinary team to ensure seamless, patient-centered care.
Educate patients, families, and hospital staff on palliative care principles, treatment options, and next steps in care.
Exercise autonomy in decision-making, serving as a trusted resource for patients, families, and colleagues.
Maintain accurate documentation in medical records while ensuring compassionate communication at every touchpoint.