Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Overview • The Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will provide compassionate care to patients with serious illnesses in outpatient and community settings. • This role offers a structured ramp-up, mentorship, and interdisciplinary team support for professional growth. • Candidates will manage complex symptoms and lead advance-care-planning discussions with patients and families. • The position includes local travel within Ocean County, with mileage reimbursement provided. • Enjoy a competitive salary, annual performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits package. • Work primarily Monday–Friday with flexibility to swap workdays as needed. • Benefit from structured training and support to transition into palliative care. • This role is ideal for clinicians passionate about providing relationship-driven care to patients with serious illnesses. Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Key Responsibilities & Duties • Conduct palliative care consultations and follow-up visits across skilled nursing facilities and community settings. • Perform holistic assessments to address patient-centered needs and manage complex symptoms. • Lead goals-of-care and advance-care-planning discussions with patients and families. • Coordinate care with home health and hospice agencies when appropriate. • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, social workers, and care coordinators. • Support transition planning during patient stays, including discharge and hospice transitions. • Ensure timely documentation adhering to clinical, billing, and quality standards. • Participate in structured training and mentorship programs for professional development. Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Job Requirements • Master of Science in Nursing or equivalent education for Physician Assistants. • Active New Jersey NP or PA license with national board certification. • Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience; 5 years preferred. • Palliative care certification (ACHPN/CHPN) preferred but not required. • Strong clinical judgment and symptom-management skills. • Comfortable leading advance-care-planning conversations with patients and families. • Ability to work collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams. • Willingness to travel locally within Ocean County.