Job Title: Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Position Summary:
We are seeking a compassionate Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to provide patient-centered care for individuals with serious, chronic, or life-limiting illnesses. The NP will manage symptoms, support complex decision-making, and coordinate care in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to improve quality of life for patients and their families.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive assessments and manage patients with complex chronic or life-limiting illnesses.
Provide symptom management for pain, dyspnea, nausea, fatigue, anxiety, and other distressing symptoms.
Facilitate goals-of-care discussions and advance care planning, including end-of-life decisions.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other team members to coordinate patient care.
Educate patients and families about disease processes, treatment options, and self-management strategies.
Document patient care accurately in accordance with regulatory and institutional standards.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, program development, and continuing education.
Qualifications:
Master s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
Current NP licensure in the state of practice.
Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (family, adult-gerontology, or relevant specialty).
Experience or training in palliative care or hospice preferred.
Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and ability to manage complex patient care.
Work Environment:
Outpatient clinic, hospital, or home-based palliative care settings.
Collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment with opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.