Nurse Practitioner Palliative and Primary Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus

Work-life balance

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

CEU library

License & certification reimbursement

PTO

Malpractice insurance

Job summary

Anpex Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for Palliative & Primary Care in New Jersey to deliver patient-centered care with a focus on symptom control, goals of care, and comfort. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, manage admissions, and support transitions in care.

Ideal candidates hold an MSN or DNP, have experience in primary care or geriatrics, and may have palliative care training or certification. This is a full-time, on-site role with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Master’s (MSN) or Doctorate (DNP) Nurse Practitioner program completion.
• Experience in primary care, geriatrics, or post-acute care preferred, but not required.
• Palliative care training and certification provide.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 using pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches.
• Review abnormal vitals and labs and implement interventions or elevate to attending physician.
• Evaluate and manage new admissions, ensuring alignment of treatment plans with patient goals and prognosis.
• Collaborate with 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 with emphasis on continuity, comfort, and patient-centered goals.
• Provide education and emotional support to patients and families regarding prognosis and end-of-life expectations.

Skills

Primary care

Geriatrics

Palliative care

Advance care planning

Symptom management

Education

MSN or DNP Nurse Practitioner

Job description

Monthly Bonus Opportunity | Excellent Work-Life Balance

Position: Nurse Practitioner – 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 elevate 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 program completion
• Experience in primary care, geriatrics, or post-acute care preferred, but not required
• Palliative care training and certification provide

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:

Why Join Anpex Health?

• Monthly Bonus Opportunities – earn more with a structured incentive program
• Strong Work-Life Balance – flexible, manageable schedule with no facility burnout
• Competitive Full-Time Benefits Package:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401(k)
  • Unlimited CEU library
  • License & certification reimbursal
  • Up to 4 weeks PTO
  • Malpractice Insurance
• Supportive, Team-Oriented Culture, Clinician led organization
• Career Growth Opportunities – expand your skills in palliative and primary care

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.