Nurse Practitioner - Palliative Care - Inpatient (Per Diem)

Rochester Regional Health; United States; On-site; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Part time

Job summary

Rochester General Hospital seeks a Nurse Practitioner specializing in Palliative Care to deliver consultative and follow‑up care to hospitalized patients. You will collaborate with social work, nursing, pharmacy, and other specialties to manage symptoms and advance goals of care in complex cases.

Responsibilities include providing palliative care consultations, assessing and managing pain and other symptoms, and guiding patients and families through goals of care and treatment decisions in a

Qualifications

• MS in Nursing is required for NP licensure
• NY NP license/registration is required
• Palliative care experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide palliative care consultations and follow‑up services to hospitalized patients with serious and complex illnesses
• Assess and manage pain and other symptoms with a focus on patient comfort and quality of life
• Provide education, guidance, and support to patients and families surrounding goals of care and treatment decisions

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Compassionate care

Education

MS in Nursing

Job description

Summary

As a Nurse Practitioner in Palliative Care, you’ll provide consultative and follow‑up care to hospitalized patients at Rochester General Hospital. You’ll work closely with patients and families navigating serious and complex illness, with a focus on symptom management, goals of care, and individualized treatment planning. This is a highly collaborative, team‑oriented department with close partnership across social work, spiritual care, nursing, clinicians, pharmacy, and other specialties involved in patient care.

Job Details

• STATUS: Per Diem
• DEPARTMENT: Palliative Care
• LOCATION: Rochester General Hospital
• SCHEDULE: Days, Monday-Friday; 8-hour shifts

Attributes

• Palliative care, hospice, inpatient medicine, or other relevant clinical experience preferred
• Strong clinical assessment and critical‑thinking skills
• Compassionate, patient‑and family‑focused approach
• Strong communication skills and comfort navigating complex or sensitive conversations
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary inpatient team

Responsibilities

• Provide palliative care consultations and follow‑up services to hospitalized patients with serious and complex illnesses
• Assess and manage pain and other symptoms with a focus on patient comfort and quality of life
• Provide education, guidance, and support to patients and families surrounding goals of care and treatment decisions

Education & Licenses

• EDUCATION: MS: Nursing (Required)
• LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: NP - Nurse Practitioner Certification - NYS Office of Professions, RN - Registered Nurse - NYS Office of Professions

Physical Requirements

Moderate – Clinical – Moderate clinical roles are patient‑facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision‑making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask‑fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

Pay Range

• PAY RANGE: $65.00 - $65.00
• CITY: Rochester
• POSTAL CODE: 14621
• The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.

Equal Opportunity Statement

• Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

About Rochester Regional Health

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.