Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Current, unencumbered licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the applicable state.
• Board certification in an applicable NP or PA specialty.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per policy.
• CPR certification per state requirements.
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP), or Master of Medical Science (MMSc/MPAS).
• Strong knowledge of Medicare Part B, palliative care billing, and ICD-10 coding.
• Proficiency in EMR and mobile documentation workflows.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and public-speaking communication skills.
• Ability to quickly build trust with patients, families, and clinicians while exercising sound clinical judgment.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care, or willingness to obtain it within 12 months.
• At least 1 year of experience in palliative care, geriatrics, or complex chronic disease management.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic assessments addressing patients’ physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs.
• Guide patients and families through goals-of-care conversations to align treatment with their values.
• Create and update personalized care plans with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Manage pain and other symptoms using evidence-based medication and non-pharmacologic approaches.
• Support safe transitions of care through medication reconciliation and deprescribing when appropriate.
• Initiate timely hospice referrals and ensure smooth handoffs when patients become eligible.
• Accurately document assessments, care plans, and advance care planning discussions in the EMR.
• Contribute to team meetings, case reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Mentor colleagues and educate staff, referral sources, and community partners on palliative care principles.
• Stay current with clinical guidelines, regulatory requirements, and best practices.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-matching 401(k).
• 15 days of PTO and 10 holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement and certification assistance.
• Wellness and discount programs.
• Cell phone, mileage, and gym membership reimbursement.
• Hands-on clinical onboarding program.