Palliative Care APRN

Millennium Physician Group•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to join our inpatient palliative care team. In this specialized role, you will provide comprehensive, consultation-based palliative care services to patients and families facing serious, life-limiting illnesses within the hospital setting.

Requirements

Must hold an active, unencumbered license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the State of Texas.
Current national certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist (e.g., AGACNP, FNP, ACGNP or CNS).
Active Texas prescriptive authority and DEA registration (or eligibility to obtain prior to start date).
Exceptional communication skills, emotional intelligence, and a proven ability to navigate high-stress clinical situations.

Nice To Haves

Must achieve a recognized Palliative Care / Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (ACHPN) certification within two (2) years of joining the practice.
Minimum of 1–2 years of dedicated experience in Hospice or Palliative Care nursing or advanced practice.
Strong background in acute care, geriatrics, or intensive care environments.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive palliative care assessments, including detailed symptom management, physical exams, and psychosocial evaluations for hospitalized patients.
Lead and facilitate challenging family meetings, goals-of-care conversations, and difficult end-of-life and medical decision-making discussions with clarity and empathy.
Serve as a vital bridge between the primary hospital care teams, specialists, patients, and families.
Work seamlessly alongside hospitalists, specialists, social workers, and chaplains to deliver holistic, patient-centered care.
Provide after hours support and weekend in person rounding on GIP patients as part of the on-call pool.