Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - Inpatient
About The Position
Munson Healthcare is seeking a committed and compassionate Hospice and Palliative Medicine APP (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our expanding palliative care team in Traverse City, Michigan. This is an exceptional opportunity for an advanced practice provider with a strong work ethic and dedication to clinical excellence in inpatient palliative medicine. The ideal candidate will join a team of experienced, collaborative, and proactive healthcare providers, clinicians, and support staff dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to the patients and families living with complex, serious illness.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Nursing OR Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies
- State of Michigan Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license required
- Active DEA registration required, with the ability to prescribe controlled substances in accordance with federal and state regulations
- Strong fund of knowledge in managing complex symptoms associated with serious illness
- Foundational expertise in the management of pain, shortness of breath, nausea, and mood-related symptoms including anxiety and depression
- Demonstrated skill in serious illness communication with patients and families
- Ability to coordinate complex, multidisciplinary care within healthcare systems
- Oracle Health EHR experience
Responsibilities
- Provide expert management of complex symptoms in patients with serious, life-threatening, and life-limiting illnesses, including pain, dyspnea, nausea, anxiety, and depression
- Deliver meticulous, evidence-based symptom control with attention to patient comfort and quality of life
- Engage in clear, compassionate, and effective communication with patients and families regarding serious illness, prognosis, goals of care, and treatment preferences
- Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team to support holistic patient care, including psychosocial and emotional needs
- Coordinate complex care across healthcare settings, ensuring continuity and alignment with patient goals
Benefits
- Competitive market-based compensation
- Full benefits
- Paid holidays
- Generous paid time off
- CME allowance
- Professional liability coverage
- Sign-on bonus
- Retirement savings plan with employer match and personal consulting
- Wellness plans
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
