Palliative Advanced Practice Provider - Hospital

Overview

Description: Palliative Care Advanced Practice Provider - Hospital Based

Location: Tri Star Hendersonville Medical Center, Nashville TN

Status: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 40 hours/week

Reports to: Vice President, Clinical Operations & Palliative Care

Join Alive, Middle Tennessee's original hospice and a trusted leader in end-of-life care for 50 years, as a Palliative Care APP embedded at Tri Star Hendersonville Medical Center. You ll serve as an inpatient palliative care consultant, helping patients and families navigate complex illness through expert symptom management, goals-of-care conversations, and advance care planning. This is an opportunity to build meaningful relationships with a single hospital team, grow your own referral base, and practice at the top of your license with the backing of a respected, mission-driven organization.

• Provide palliative care consultations alongside hospital medical teams, managing symptoms related to acute and chronic conditions
• Lead compassionate conversations with patients and families about goals of care, prognosis, and treatment options
• Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and case managers
• Build and nurture referral relationships within your assigned hospital
• Order and interpret labs, imaging, and medications; document thoroughly in the medical record
• Serve as a resource and mentor to students, residents, and new team members

• Mission that matters:
  For 50 years, Alive has helped Middle Tennesseans live fully and die with dignity. You ll be part of that legacy.
• Autonomy with support:
  Practice independently while backed by experienced physicians and a collaborative interdisciplinary team.
• One campus:
  This role is assigned to Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown. Opportunities to float may arise.
• Room to grow:
  Opportunities for leadership, mentorship, and specialty certification support.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous PTO
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• CME allowance and certification support
• Strong work life balance

• Graduate of an accredited NP, CNS, or PA program
• Active, unrestricted Tennessee license and national certification
• Unrestricted DEA
• Valid driver s license and insurance

• Experience in hospice, palliative care, ICU, or inpatient acute care
• ACHPN or HPCC certification (or willingness to pursue)
• We welcome candidates with strong acute care backgrounds who are ready to transition into palliative medicine. We ll support your growth.