Per Diem Inpatient Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - RWJ University H[...]

Pick up flexible palliative care coverage — with clinical backup, structured workflows, and hourly compensation. Hourly rate $75–$80/hour. Per diem schedule based on site needs and clinician availability. No per-visit compensation structure. Setting License: Inpatient – RWJ University Hospital, New Brunswick NJ New Jersey NP or PA license required About us & the role: NJ Palliative Care Solutions is hiring per diem Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants to support hospital-based palliative care coverage at RWJ University Hospital for patients living with serious illness. This role is best for clinicians who want flexible coverage work, meaningful patient and family conversations, and a supported palliative care model rather than isolated shift work. Why you’ll want this role: Flexible per diem coverage based on site needs and your availability. Hourly pay rather than per-visit compensation. Clear workflows, clinical backup, and documentation expectations. Meaningful serious‑illness care focused on symptoms, goals of care, and family communication. Malpractice coverage for work performed for NJPCS. What you’ll do: Perform at the top of your license, delivering best‑practice, holistic, patient‑centered, evidence‑based interdisciplinary palliative medicine. Provide palliative care consultations and follow‑up visits across the hospital continuum – from high‑acuity ED and ICU encounters to ongoing management on medical, surgical, and specialty units. Manage common symptoms and clinical needs for patients with advanced illness and chronic disease. Lead goals‑of‑care and advance care planning conversations with patients and families, coordinating with partner SNFs and/or hospices if and when appropriate. Partner with the interdisciplinary team and hospital teams, integrating into hospital workflows. Support transitions of care, giving discharge planning as much attention as intake as patients move to their next setting. Complete timely documentation aligned with NJPCS clinical, billing, and quality standards. What you bring: Active New Jersey Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license and national board certification. DEA + CDS registration, or ability to obtain by start date. 2+ years of palliative care experience required. Palliative care certification (e.g., ACHPN / CHPN) preferred. Strong communication, reliability, clinical judgment, and comfort working in interdisciplinary care settings. Compensation & per diem support: Hourly rate: $75–$80/hour. No per‑visit compensation structure. Malpractice & professional liability coverage for work performed for NJPCS. Flexible per diem scheduling based on site needs and your availability. Apply: Upload your resume. A real person will follow up. Questions? View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr NJ Palliative Care Solutions