Compassionate Palliative Care NP - Symptom & Comfort Leader

Commonwealth Medical Services; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Massachusetts is seeking a compassionate Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to deliver patient-centered care for individuals with serious illnesses. Responsibilities include managing symptoms, facilitating care discussions, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Candidates should possess a relevant master's degree and current NP licensure. This role offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Current NP licensure in the state of practice.
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner in relevant specialty.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments for chronic or life-limiting illnesses.
• Provide symptom management for pain and other distressing symptoms.
• Facilitate goals-of-care discussions and advance care planning.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Symptom management

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing

Current NP licensure

Certification as a Nurse Practitioner

Job description

Job Title: Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Position Summary:
We are seeking a compassionate Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to provide patient-centered care for individuals with serious, chronic, or life-limiting illnesses. The NP will manage symptoms, support complex decision-making, and coordinate care in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to improve quality of life for patients and their families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and manage patients with complex chronic or life-limiting illnesses.
• Provide symptom management for pain, dyspnea, nausea, fatigue, anxiety, and other distressing symptoms.
• Facilitate goals-of-care discussions and advance care planning, including end-of-life decisions.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other team members to coordinate patient care.
• Educate patients and families about disease processes, treatment options, and self-management strategies.
• Document patient care accurately in accordance with regulatory and institutional standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, program development, and continuing education.

Qualifications:

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Current NP licensure in the state of practice.
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (family, adult-gerontology, or relevant specialty).
• Experience or training in palliative care or hospice preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and ability to manage complex patient care.

Work Environment:

• Outpatient clinic, hospital, or home-based palliative care settings.
• Collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment with opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.

Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.