Senior Living Palliative Care NP - Lead & Educate

Curana Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Curana Health is seeking a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive, specialized care to senior living residents across long-term care, assisted living, and independent living settings. The role emphasizes serious illness conversations, advanced care planning, and symptom management to enhance quality of life.

You will collaborate with Curana’s primary team and facility staff to ensure seamless care, educate partners, and guide patients and families through goals of care and

Qualifications

• Must hold current RN licensure and NP licensure.
• Must hold a Board Certification in a Nursing Specialty.
• Minimum of Bachelor and Master’s Degree in Nursing from accredited institutions.
• Minimum 2 years NP experience; palliative care or hospice background preferred. ACHPN certification is preferred, with reimbursement available.

Responsibilities

• Our palliative care providers work directly with patients and their families on end-of-life matters as well as goals of care planning.
• Functions independently to complete history and physical data on patients; performs complete physical exams; interprets data to determine diagnosis and treatment plan.
• Facilitates serious illness conversations with patients and families to establish goals of care and document preferences.
• Guides residents and families in completing advance directives, POLST forms, or other legal documentation.
• Works closely with Curana primary team and facility staff to ensure no gaps in care and educate on palliative care principles.
• Collaborates with Curana primary team in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients as a specialist for advancing illness.
• Provides expert symptom management for pain, fatigue, shortness of breath, nausea, anxiety, and other distressing symptoms.

Skills

RN licensure

NP licensure

Board Certification in Nursing

Palliative care experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Clinical decision making

Education

Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Nursing

ACHPN certification preferred

Job description

Curana Health is seeking a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive, specialized care to senior living residents across long-term care, assisted living, and independent living settings. The role emphasizes serious illness conversations, advanced care planning, and symptom management to enhance quality of life.

You will collaborate with Curana’s primary team and facility staff to ensure seamless care, educate partners, and guide patients and families through goals of care and