Palliative Care NP for Long-Term Care Excellence

HealthDrive; Allendale (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Benefits package

401k

Malpractice insurance

License renewal reimbursement

CEU platform

Mentorship program

Job summary

HealthDrive seeks a compassionate and experienced Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive palliative care in skilled nursing facilities, long-term care, and assisted living communities. You will partner with residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams to improve quality of life, manage symptoms, and support goals-of-care discussions.

This full-time role emphasizes patient-centered care aligned with values and healthcare goals while reducing hospitalizations.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college/university.
• State professional Nurse Practitioner license.
• Board Certification Required.
• DEA/Controlled Substance License.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel to facilities in assigned territory.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with on-site staff.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to use email, the internet, and to learn other healthcare related software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive palliative care assessments for residents with serious illnesses.
• Evaluate and manage symptoms including pain, dyspnea, anxiety, depression, nausea, fatigue, insomnia.
• Develop individualized care plans with residents, families, and facility staff.
• Provide ongoing follow-up visits and monitor progression and treatment effectiveness.
• Order, interpret and review diagnostic tests and data as appropriate.
• Coordinate care with PCPs, specialists, hospice, and facility teams.
• Lead goals-of-care conversations with residents and families.
• Facilitate discussions on prognosis, options, QoL, and end-of-life planning.
• Complete advanced directives and healthcare proxies.

Skills

Compassionate care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Excellent communication

Travel to facilities

Independent and collaborative work

EMR/documentation

Email and internet use

Education

Master’s Degree

State NP license

Board Certification

DEA/CS license

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Healthcare software proficiency

Email/comms tools

Job description

HealthDrive seeks a compassionate and experienced Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive palliative care in skilled nursing facilities, long-term care, and assisted living communities. You will partner with residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams to improve quality of life, manage symptoms, and support goals-of-care discussions.

This full-time role emphasizes patient-centered care aligned with values and healthcare goals while reducing hospitalizations.