Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Overview • The Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will provide inpatient palliative care services within a hospital-based setting. • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver compassionate care to patients with serious illnesses. • Offer structured mentorship and clinical backup from experienced palliative care specialists. • Engage in meaningful goals-of-care discussions and advance-care-planning conversations with patients and families. • Participate in a well-established palliative care program supported by clear workflows and quality expectations. • Enjoy comprehensive benefits including PTO, CME reimbursement, and professional liability coverage. • Work primarily Monday–Friday with flexibility to swap workdays as needed. • Contribute to patient-centered care across emergency, ICU, medical, surgical, and specialty units. • Benefit from operational and care-coordination support to enhance patient outcomes. Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Key Responsibilities & Duties • Provide inpatient palliative care consultations and follow-up visits across hospital units. • Perform holistic assessments and manage complex symptoms for patients with advanced illnesses. • Lead discussions on goals of care and advance-care planning with patients and families. • Coordinate with post-acute resources such as SNFs and hospice providers when appropriate. • Collaborate with hospital physicians, APPs, social work, and care coordination teams. • Integrate into hospital workflows and contribute to the development of palliative medicine practices. • Complete timely documentation aligned with clinical, billing, and quality standards. • Participate in discharge and transition planning to ensure optimal care outcomes. • Support patients transitioning from inpatient settings to their next level of care. Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Job Requirements • Master of Science in Nursing or equivalent educational background required. • Active New Jersey Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license mandatory. • National board certification and DEA + CDS registration required or obtainable by start date. • Minimum of 2 years of palliative care experience required; 5 years preferred. • Palliative care certification (ACHPN / CHPN) is preferred but not mandatory. • Experience managing complex symptoms and working with high-acuity patients. • Strong clinical judgment and communication skills with a patient-centered approach. • Comfortable collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and integrating into hospital workflows. • Proficiency in discharge and transition planning to enhance patient care outcomes.