Palliative Advanced Practice Provider - Hospital Based

Alive•Nashville, TN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Palliative Care Advanced Practice Provider - Hospital Based. 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 in our community hospitals. 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 hospital teams, grow your own referral base, and practice at the top of your license with the backing of a respected, mission-driven organization. Hospitals include Centennial, Ascension St. Thomas West and Midtown, Summit, Hendersonville Medical Center, and Skyline.

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)
Strong acute care backgrounds who are ready to transition into palliative medicine

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