Inpatient Palliative Care APP – Flexible PRN

Alliance for Care at Home; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 88,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Health, dental and retirement plans

Malpractice coverage

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Palliative Care Advanced Practice Provider (APRN/PA) to deliver comprehensive inpatient palliative care at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington. The role emphasizes symptom relief, care planning, and family-centered decision-making.

The APP collaborates with physicians and nurses to provide compassionate, high-quality care, including education for patients and families and involvement in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Education: MSN or MPAS
• Current and valid PA or APN license in Illinois or eligibility
• BLS certification required
• DEA registration and IL CS license required
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care
• Experience in palliative care, hospice, oncology, gerontology preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized palliative care services, including symptom management and advance care planning.
• Assess, diagnose, and implement treatment plans for complex patients.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary palliative care team for holistic care.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation.
• Coordinate care across inpatient units, clinics, home-based programs, and long-term care facilities as applicable.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and care teams to promote shared decision-making.
• Educate patients and families on disease progression and treatment options.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to advance practice and efficiency

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient-centered care

Interprofessional collaboration

Documentation

Time management

Education

MSN

MPAS

Job description

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Palliative Care Advanced Practice Provider (APRN/PA) to deliver comprehensive inpatient palliative care at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington. The role emphasizes symptom relief, care planning, and family-centered decision-making.

The APP collaborates with physicians and nurses to provide compassionate, high-quality care, including education for patients and families and involvement in quality improvement initiatives.