Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner – Hospital

Responsibilities include:

• Respond promptly to inpatient palliative care referrals and perform comprehensive assessments addressing pain, symptoms, psychosocial, emotional, spiritual distress, and functional status.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.
• Prescribe medications and treatments within scope, conduct ongoing reassessments, and facilitate discussions on prognosis, treatment options, code status, and advance directives.
• Support patients and families through complex decision-making and lead or support goals‑of‑care conversations.
• Coordinate care transitions to outpatient or hospice services, and serve as a clinical resource for hospital staff regarding palliative and hospice eligibility.
• Document assessments and care plans accurately in electronic medical records, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
• Participate in quality assurance, utilization review, and performance improvement activities.

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in nursing with certification as a Nurse Practitioner (Adult or Family).
• Preferred hospice or palliative care nursing experience.
• Knowledge of palliative care frameworks and effective communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer use, problem-solving, critical thinking, and patient care planning.
• Maintains required continuing education, licensure, and certifications such as CPR.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.