Nurse Practitioner

Anpex-Health; Dover (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus opportunities

Strong work-life balance

Supportive, team-oriented culture

Growth in palliative and primary care

Job summary

Anpex Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Palliative & Primary Care team in New Jersey. You will provide comprehensive primary and palliative care focused on symptom management, quality of life, and goal-concordant care across complex cases.

The role emphasizes advance care planning, patient and family education, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to ensure treatments align with patient goals and prognosis.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate in NP/PA program
• Experience in primary care, geriatrics or post-acute care preferred but not required
• Palliative care training and certification provided

Responsibilities

• Provide primary and palliative care services, focusing on symptom management and quality of life
• Lead goals-of-care discussions and advance care planning
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to align treatments with patient goals
• Manage patient transitions and education for patients and families

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Physician Assistant

Palliative care

Geriatrics

Primary Care

Education

MSN or DNP

Job description

Monthly Bonus Opportunity | Excellent Work-Life Balance

Position: Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant – Palliative & Primary Care

Join Anpex Health and be part of a mission-driven team delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a collaborative environment.

Essential Functions

• Provide primary and palliative care services, focusing on symptom management, quality of life, and goal-concordant care

• Conduct comprehensive history and physical exams for patients with complex acute, chronic, and serious illnesses

• Lead and document goals-of-care discussions, including advance care planning and code status conversations

• Facilitate completion and updates of advance directives, POLST/DNR orders, and end-of-life care preferences

• Manage pain and non-pain symptoms (e.g., dyspnea, agitation, nausea, anxiety, depression) using pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches

• Review abnormal vitals and laboratory findings and implement appropriate interventions or expedite to the attending physician as needed

• Evaluate and manage new admissions, ensuring alignment of treatment plans with patient goals and prognosis

• Participate in readmission reviews, identifying opportunities to improve symptom control and prevent avoidable hospitalizations

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) weekly to review patient status, prognosis, and care plans

• Identify patients appropriate for palliative or hospice referral and facilitate timely transitions of care

• Support care transitions (admissions, transfers, discharges) with emphasis on continuity, comfort, and patient-centered goals

• Provide education and emotional support to patients and families regarding disease trajectory, prognosis, and end-of-life expectations

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including nursing, social work, chaplaincy, and therapy services

• Monitor effectiveness of interventions and adjust care plans to maintain comfort, dignity, and physiologic stability

• Serve as a clinical resource to facility staff on palliative care principles, symptom management, and end-of-life care

Education & Experience

• Master’s (MSN) or Doctorate (DNP) Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program completion

• Experience in primary care, geriatrics, or post-acute care preferred, but not required

• Palliative care training and certification provided

Physical Requirements

• Standing/walking: 1/3–2/3 of the time

• Hand use (fine motor): >2/3

• Reaching: >1/3

• Stooping/kneeling: 1/3–2/3

• Talking/hearing: 1/2–2/3

• Lifting:

  • Up to 10 lbs: >2/3

  • Up to 25 lbs: 1/3–2/3

  • Up to 50 lbs: <1/3

Why Join Anpex Health?

• Monthly bonus opportunities

• Strong work-life balance

• Supportive, team-oriented culture

• Opportunity to grow in palliative and primary care specialization

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Anpex Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, gender, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or veteran status in any aspect of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, or termination.