Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner

LIFE MEDICAL GROUP PC; East Hanover (NJ); On-site; USD 141,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

LIFE MEDICAL GROUP PC in Livingston, NJ is seeking a skilled Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with palliative care experience to join our mobile medical team delivering in-home care to patients across the region.

The role emphasizes autonomy, meaningful patient relationships, and collaboration with physicians, caregivers, and facility staff to ensure continuity of care, symptom management, and end-of-life planning.

Qualifications

• Active NP or PA license in New Jersey.
• Palliative care certification or relevant experience preferred.
• Minimum 2 years clinical experience in geriatrics, hospice, or chronic disease management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and travel to patient locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive palliative care to patients with chronic or life-limiting illnesses.
• Conduct in-home assessments, develop care plans, and manage symptoms.
• Collaborate with physicians, caregivers, and facility staff to ensure continuity of care.
• Educate patients and families on disease progression, treatment options, and end-of-life planning.
• Document visits and maintain accurate medical records in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Palliative care

Clinical assessment

Communication

Independent travel

Home visits

Education

NP license in NJ

PA license in NJ

Palliative care certification

Job description

About UsWe are a compassionate, patient-centered medical practice based in Livingston, NJ, specializing in mobile healthcare services. Our dedicated team delivers high-quality palliative care directly to patients in private homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities throughout the region. We believe in dignity, comfort, and continuity of care—wherever our patients call home.Role OverviewWe are seeking a skilled and empathetic Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with experience in palliative care to join our mobile medical team. This role is ideal for a clinician who values autonomy, meaningful patient relationships, and interdisciplinary collaboration.ResponsibilitiesProvide comprehensive palliative care to patients with chronic or life-limiting illnessesConduct in-home assessments, develop care plans, and manage symptomsCollaborate with physicians, caregivers, and facility staff to ensure continuity of careEducate patients and families on disease progression, treatment options, and end-of-life planningDocument visits and maintain accurate medical records in compliance with regulatory standardsParticipate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to quality improvement initiativesQualificationsActive NP or PA license in the state of New JerseyCertification in palliative care or relevant experience strongly preferredMinimum of 2 years clinical experience in geriatrics, hospice, or chronic disease managementStrong communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently and travel to patient locationsReliable transportation and valid driver’s licenseWhat We OfferCompetitive hourly rate of $80/hourConsistent 40-hour work weekFlexible scheduling within daytime hoursSupportive team environment with clinical oversightOpportunity to make a profound impact on patients’ quality of life