Nurse Practitioner

Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner

Finding the right palliative care provider is about finding the right people—people who will compassionately guide patients through complex health journeys; who support families with the same attentiveness as their patients; and who are there to answer questions, ensuring no one feels uncertain or alone.

As a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner, you'll join a mission-driven team that values courage, compassion, and creativity while helping launch and grow a brand-new palliative care program from the ground up and experience a rewarding work life while contributing to our team in a full-time, salaried position.

Responsibilities:

• Providing holistic, patient-centered palliative care to individuals with serious illness and their loved ones in the greater Grand Rapids, MI area.
• Conduct thorough assessments, develop and manage individualized care plans, and perform ongoing follow-up visits.
• Lead and support symptom management (e.g., pain, dyspnea, nausea, anxiety) using evidence-based practices.
• Facilitate goals-of-care conversations, advance care planning, and support informed decision-making aligned with patient values and preferences.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, caregivers, and referral sources to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Provide education to patients, families, and staff regarding disease progression, treatment options, and supportive care strategies.
• Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with scope of practice and collaborating physician agreements.
• Document all patient encounters accurately and timely in the electronic medical record to support care coordination, compliance, and quality outcomes.
• Participate in case conferences, team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives and support care transitions across settings, including coordination with hospice team

Qualifications:

• Current Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Michigan required.
• Possesses and maintains DEA Certification for prescribing controlled substances in accordance with delegation of authority from the collaborating physician.
• Skilled in symptom management and complex care coordination and working both independently.
• Flexibility in adapting to the changing needs of patients and families.
• 2 years of palliative care, hospice, or home care experience required.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Mileage reimbursement at the federal rate
• Comprehensive time off package including PTO and Sick Pay
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting Day One
• Employer-paid Life and Short-Term Disability
• Self-care coaching and Employee Assistance Program
• Technology provided as needed (laptop/iPad, cell phone)