Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Primary and Palliative Care
Listed on 2026-06-28
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Nursing
Nurse Practitioner, Palliative Care Nurse, Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
Anpex Health
- Monthly Bonus Opportunity | Excellent Work-Life Balance
Primary & Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
Join Anpex Health and become part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care across post‑acute, long‑term care, assisted living, and community‑based settings. We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive primary and palliative care services while improving quality of life and supporting patients and families through complex healthcare journeys.
Position OverviewThe Primary & Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) is responsible for providing comprehensive medical care to patients with acute, chronic, and serious illnesses. This role focuses on disease management, symptom control, advance care planning, and reducing avoidable hospitalizations while promoting patient comfort, dignity, and quality of life.
The patient population includes residents in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), long‑term care facilities, and assisted living facilities.
The ideal candidate is compassionate, clinically skilled, and experienced in managing medically complex patients while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic, goal‑concordant care.
Essential FunctionsProvide primary and palliative care services to patients in post‑acute, long‑term care, assisted living, and community‑based settings
Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations for acute, chronic, and medically complex patients
Assess, diagnose, and manage a wide range of medical conditions and chronic diseases
Develop individualized care plans that align with patient goals, values, and clinical needs
Lead and document goals‑of‑care discussions, advance care planning, and code status conversations
Facilitate completion and updates of advance directives, POLST forms, and DNR/DNI orders
Manage pain and complex symptoms, including dyspnea, nausea, anxiety, depression, agitation, and insomnia
Prescribe and manage medications in accordance with state and federal regulations
Review and interpret laboratory, diagnostic, and imaging results and implement appropriate interventions
Evaluate new admissions and post‑hospital discharges, including medication reconciliation and care plan development
Identify patients who may benefit from hospice services and facilitate timely referrals when appropriate
Participate in readmission reviews and implement strategies to reduce avoidable hospitalizations
Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, social workers, therapists, hospice providers, and interdisciplinary teams
Educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding diagnoses, treatment options, prognosis, and care planning
Document all patient encounters and clinical decisions accurately within the electronic medical record (EMR)
Maintain compliance with HIPAA, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies
Master's or Doctorate degree in Nursing (MSN or DNP) from an accredited program
Current and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license
Current DEA registration and prescriptive authority
Experience in primary care, geriatrics, palliative care, hospice, family practice, internal medicine, or post‑acute care preferred, but not required; training opportunities available for qualified candidates
Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
Experience managing medically complex and chronically ill patients
Knowledge of symptom management and palliative care principles
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to conduct difficult conversations regarding goals of care and advance care planning
Strong organizational and time‑management skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams
Experience with EMR systems and telehealth platforms preferred
Monthly Bonus Opportunities – earn more through a structured incentive program
Strong Work‑Life Balance – flexible scheduling and manageable patient volumes
Competitive Full‑Time Benefits Package:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k)
- Unlimited CEU Library
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