Nurse Practitioner - Palliative Care - PRN

Curana Health • Austin, TX

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About The Position

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

• Must hold current RN and NP licensure in the state of practice.
• Must hold a current national Board Certification in a nursing specialty.
• Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Nursing from accredited institutions required.
• Minimum of 3 years of palliative or hospice nursing experience required.
• Demonstrated expertise in caring for older adults, chronically ill, and seriously ill populations.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Traits of punctuality, organization, and collaboration to thrive in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• ACHPN certification preferred but not required
• Prior experience as a Nurse Practitioner is preferred but not required; strong critical thinking skills are essential.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees