Part-Time Palliative NP for Skilled Nursing & LTC

HealthDrive; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Performance-Based Bonuses

Health benefits (Medical, Dental, &amp

401k and generous PTO

Malpractice insurance

License renewal reimbursement

CEU platform

Clinical mentorship & training

Job summary

HealthDrive seeks a compassionate Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to serve residents in skilled nursing facilities, long-term care, and assisted living communities. This part-time role partners with families, staff, and interdisciplinary teams to align treatment with patient values, reduce hospitalizations, and improve satisfaction.

You will conduct comprehensive assessments, manage symptoms, and lead goals-of-care conversations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required and nursing licensure in good standing.
• Experience in palliative or hospice care preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

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.

Skills

Compassionate care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN or higher)

Job description

HealthDrive seeks a compassionate Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to serve residents in skilled nursing facilities, long-term care, and assisted living communities. This part-time role partners with families, staff, and interdisciplinary teams to align treatment with patient values, reduce hospitalizations, and improve satisfaction.

You will conduct comprehensive assessments, manage symptoms, and lead goals-of-care conversations.