Palliative Care NP — Skilled Nursing & LTC

HealthDrive; Allendale (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Performance-Based Bonuses

Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits (In

401k and generous PTO

Fully covered Malpractice Insurance

License Renewal Reimbursement (APRN,RN

Robust, free CEU platform - ANCC-acred

Clinical Mentorship & Training Program

Job summary

HealthDrive is seeking a compassionate, full-time Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive palliative care to residents in skilled nursing facilities, long-term care, and assisted living communities. The NP will partner with residents, families, facility staff, and interdisciplinary teams to improve quality of life and manage symptoms.

This role emphasizes goals-of-care discussions, patient-centered planning, and support for difficult medical decisions, while reducing

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, chronic, or life-limiting illnesses.
• Evaluate and manage symptoms including pain, dyspnea, anxiety, depression, nausea, fatigue, insomnia, and other distressing conditions.
• Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with residents, families, and facility staff.
• Provide ongoing follow-up visits and monitor disease progression and treatment effectiveness.
• Order, interpret, and review diagnostic tests, laboratory results, and other clinical data as appropriate.
• Coordinate care with primary care providers, specialists, hospice agencies, and facility teams.
• Lead goals-of-care conversations with residents and families to ensure care aligns with patient preferences and values.
• Facilitate discussions regarding prognosis, treatment options, quality of life, and end-of-life care planning.
• Complete and review advance directives, healthcare proxies, MOLST/POLST forms, and code status documentation.
• Provide education and emotional support to residents and families facing serious illness.
• Review and optimize medication regimens with an emphasis on symptom management and deprescribing when appropriate.
• Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with state regulations and organizational policies.
• Monitor for medication effectiveness, adverse effects, and potential drug interactions.
• Collaborate with pharmacists and facility clinicians to improve medication outcomes.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences and family meetings.
• Educate facility staff on palliative care principles, symptom management, and communication strategies.
• Serve as a clinical resource for nursing staff regarding complex palliative care cases.
• Collaborate closely with social workers, therapists, chaplains, physicians, and hospice partners.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and complete clinical documentation within the electronic medical record.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations.
• Document goals-of-care discussions, treatment recommendations, and care plan updates.
• Support quality improvement initiatives related to palliative care outcomes.

Education

Master’s Degree

State NP License

Board Certification

DEA/Controlled Substance License

Job description

HealthDrive is seeking a compassionate, full-time Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive palliative care to residents in skilled nursing facilities, long-term care, and assisted living communities. The NP will partner with residents, families, facility staff, and interdisciplinary teams to improve quality of life and manage symptoms.

This role emphasizes goals-of-care discussions, patient-centered planning, and support for difficult medical decisions, while reducing