Inpatient Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency is seeking an Advanced Practitioner specializing in Palliative Medicine to support inpatient care within a hospital setting. You will assess and manage patient plans, interpret tests, prescribe therapies, and perform procedures within your licensure scope.

Collaboration with physicians and care teams is essential, with a focus on compassionate, compliant, and patient-centered care in a clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and communication skills.
• Ability to perform procedures within scope of practice.
• Team-oriented with collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients, utilizing evidence-based practices.
• Order, interpret, and communicate diagnostic test results; prescribe and adjust medications and therapies.
• Perform procedures within the scope of nurse practitioner licensure.
• Collaborate with physicians, primary care providers, and staff via communication channels.
• Provide patient advocacy through safe, ethical care, health education, and clear communication.
• Follow policies and guidelines to meet clinical goals and deadlines.

Skills

Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic

Communication skills

Procedural capability

Teamwork and collaboration

Job description

Role: An Advanced Practitioner specializing in Palliative Medicine, supporting inpatient care within a hospital setting.

Responsibilities:

• Assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients, utilizing evidence-based practices.
• Order, interpret, and communicate diagnostic test results; prescribe and adjust medications and therapies.
• Perform procedures within the scope of nurse practitioner licensure.
• Collaborate with physicians, primary care providers, and staff via communication channels.
• Provide patient advocacy through safe, ethical care, health education, and clear communication.
• Follow policies and guidelines to meet clinical goals and deadlines.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and communication skills.
• Ability to perform procedures within scope of practice.
• Team-oriented with collaborative mindset.

This role is essential for inpatient Palliative Medicine support and involves working primarily in a clinical environment, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and providing compassionate patient care.