Palliative Nurse Practitioner

HealthDrive; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Bonuses

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

401k and generous PTO

Fully covered Malpractice Insurance

License Renewal Reimbursement

ANCC- accredited CEU platform

Clinical Mentorship & Training

Job summary

HealthDrive is seeking a compassionate full-time Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to deliver expert care in skilled nursing, long-term care, and assisted living facilities. You will partner with residents, families and on-site teams to align treatment with patient goals and reduce unnecessary hospitalizations.

Your role includes leading goals-of-care conversations, symptom management, medication optimization, and education for staff and families.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing or related field and current NP license.
• Board certification in a relevant NP specialty required.
• DEA license and state prescriptive authority as applicable.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel within territory.
• Proficient with EMR documentation and healthcare software.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive palliative care assessments for residents with serious illnesses.
• Evaluate and manage symptoms including pain, dyspnea, anxiety and insomnia.
• Develop individualized care plans with residents, families and staff.
• Coordinate with PCPs, hospice, and facility teams to optimize care.
• Lead goals-of-care discussions and document advance directives.
• Educate staff and families on palliative care principles and communication.

Skills

Empathy

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Communication Skills

Travel to facilities

Education

Master’s Degree (NP)

State NP license

Board Certification (NP)

DEA/Controlled Substance License

Driver's license

Job description

Overview

Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner (Nursing Home Setting)

Position Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced full-time Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner (NP)to provide comprehensive palliative care services to residents in skilled nursing facilities, long-term care facilities, and assisted living communities. The Nurse Practitioner will partner with residents, families, facility staff, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to improve quality of life, manage symptoms, facilitate goals-of-care discussions, and support complex medical decision-making.

This role focuses on delivering patient-centered care that aligns treatment plans with each resident's values, preferences, and healthcare goals while reducing unnecessary hospitalizations and enhancing resident and family satisfaction.

HealthDrive can offer you:

• Monthly Performance-Based Bonuses
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits (Including Life, LTD/STD, & Dependent Care Spending)
• 401k and generous PTO
• Fully covered Malpractice Insurance
• License Renewal Reimbursement (APRN, RN, DEA, & Controlled Substance License Renewals)
• Robust, free CEU platform - accredited by the ANCC
• Clinical Mentorship & Training Program

HealthDrivedelivers on-site primary/post-acute care, palliative care, behavioral health, dentistry, optometry, podiatry, and audiology services to residents in long-term care, skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. Each specialty offered by HealthDrive is one that directly impacts the quality of daily life for the deserving residents we serve. HealthDrive connects patients in need of vital healthcare to practitioners committed to dignity and excellence.

Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• 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.

Goals of Care & Advance Care Planning

• 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.

Medication Management

• 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.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• 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.

Documentation & Compliance

• 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.

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.

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