Full-Time Palliative NP for Nursing Homes

HealthDrive Corporation

Oakland (NJ)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Performance-Based Bonuses

Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits

401k and generous PTO

Fully covered Malpractice Insurance

License Renewal Reimbursement

CEU platform - ANCC accredited

Clinical Mentorship & Training Program

Job summary

HealthDrive is seeking a compassionate full-time Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive palliative care in skilled nursing, long-term care, and assisted living facilities across New Jersey. You will partner with residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams to align care with patient values and goals while reducing hospitalizations.

Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive assessments, managing symptoms, leading goals‑of‑care discussions, coordinating with

Qualifications

Master’s Degree from an accredited college/university.
State professional Nurse Practitioner license.
Board Certification Required.
DEA/Controlled Substance License.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to travel to facilities in assigned territory.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with on-site staff.
Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to use email, the internet, and to learn other healthcare related software.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive palliative care assessments for residents with serious, chronic, or life-limiting illnesses.
Evaluate and manage symptoms including pain, dyspnea, anxiety, depression, nausea, fatigue, insomnia, and other distressing conditions.
Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with residents, families, and facility staff.
Provide ongoing follow-up visits and monitor disease progression and treatment effectiveness.
Order, interpret, and review diagnostic tests, laboratory results, and other clinical data as appropriate.
Coordinate care with primary care providers, specialists, hospice agencies, and facility teams.
Lead goals-of-care conversations with residents and families to ensure care aligns with patient preferences and values.
Facilitate discussions regarding prognosis, treatment options, quality of life, and end-of-life care planning.
Complete and review advance directives, healthcare proxies, MOLST/POLST forms, and code status documentation.
Provide education and emotional support to residents and families facing serious illness.
Review and optimize medication regimens with an emphasis on symptom management and deprescribing when appropriate.
Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with state regulations and organizational policies.
Monitor for medication effectiveness, adverse effects, and potential drug interactions.
Collaborate with pharmacists and facility clinicians to improve medication outcomes.
Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences and family meetings.
Educate facility staff on palliative care principles, symptom management, and communication strategies.
Serve as a clinical resource for nursing staff regarding complex palliative care cases.
Collaborate closely with social workers, therapists, chaplains, physicians, and hospice partners.
Maintain timely, accurate, and complete clinical documentation within the electronic medical record.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations.
Document goals-of-care discussions, treatment recommendations, and care plan updates.
Support quality improvement initiatives related to palliative care outcomes.