Inpatient Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - RWJ University Hospital

Inpatient Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – RWJ University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ

Location: New Brunswick, NJ

Job Type: Full Time

Compensation: $130,000 – $160,000 per year, plus annual performance bonus up to 12.5%

Minimum Years of

Experience:

2 years

Minimum Level of

Education:

Master’s Degree

License Requirements: New Jersey Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license (active) and national board certification; DEA + CDS registration or ability to obtain.

Provide high-touch inpatient palliative care for patients facing serious illness, collaborating with physicians, APPs, social work, care coordination, and operational support. Work primarily Monday–Friday with flexible swap options.

• Perform evidence‑based, holistic, patient‑centered palliative medicine at the top of your license.
• Provide palliative care consultations and follow‑up visits across the hospital continuum, including ED, ICU, and medical, surgical, and specialty units.
• Manage complex symptoms for patients with advanced illness and chronic disease.
• Lead goals‑of‑care and advance care planning conversations with patients and families, and coordinate with SNFs or hospices when appropriate.
• Partner with interdisciplinary teams and hospital workflows, shaping the palliative medicine practice.
• Complete timely documentation aligned with clinical, billing, and quality standards.
• Focus on discharge planning and transitions of care, considering each patient’s longitudinal preferences and best interests.

• Active New Jersey Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license and national board certification.
• DEA + CDS registration, or ability to obtain by start date.
• 2+ years of palliative care experience.
• Certification in palliative care (e.g., ACHPN/CHPN) preferred.
• Strong communication, clinical judgment, compassion, and teamwork skills.

• 28 paid time off days in year one, increasing to 33 days at two years.
• Malpractice and professional liability coverage (1 M/3 M).
• License and DEA renewal support.
• Up to $1,000 per year in CME.
• Up to $2,000 tuition reimbursement.
• Medical (Cigna PPO) with $0/month employee‑only option, plus dental, vision, and HSA.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability, voluntary life & AD&D, and accident/critical‑illness/hospital coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with pre‑tax FSA, dependent‑care FSA, HSA, and commuter benefits.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, identity‑theft protection, legal plan, pet benefits, and member discounts.

Contact a Physician Recruiter for further details.