Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

Inpatient Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Immediate Opening | Detroit, MI

DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital

Advance Compassionate Care Through Clinical Excellence, Education, and Collaboration

Palliative & Hospice Consultants PLLC is seeking a compassionate and experienced Nurse Practitioner to join our growing inpatient Palliative Care team at DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital in Detroit, Michigan.

Help improve the quality of life for patients with serious illness through exceptional patient care, compassionate communication, patient and family education, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Join a collaborative, mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for patients with serious illness through compassionate, patient-centered care and interdisciplinary teamwork.

Please Note: Applicants must possess an active and unrestricted Michigan Nurse Practitioner license and a current DEA registration at the time of application.

Why This Opportunity Is Different

• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families facing serious illness.
• Work alongside experienced physicians in a collaborative inpatient environment.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and performance-based recognition.

Position Highlights

• Full-time W-2 employment
• 100% inpatient position at DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital
• No overnight call responsibilities
• Focus on symptom management, goals-of-care discussions, and improving quality of life
• Collaborate closely with the supervising Palliative Care physician
• Opportunity to help shape and grow a hospital-based palliative care program

Schedule

• Full-time schedule consisting of 12 consecutive working days followed by 2 consecutive days off
• Rotating weekend coverage (every other weekend)

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting salary from $130,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications
• Competitive quarterly productivity bonus program
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance
• Professional licensure and DEA reimbursement
• Professional liability (malpractice) insurance

Patient Practice Environment

• Manage an average daily census of approximately 30 patients within a structured inpatient practice.
• Practice in a collaborative hospital environment dedicated to providing high-quality palliative care services.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive palliative care consultations and follow-up evaluations.
• Assess and manage pain, symptoms, and other complex medical conditions associated with serious illness.
• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the supervising physician.
• Lead goals-of-care conversations and facilitate advance care planning discussions.
• Educate patients and families regarding serious illness, treatment options, symptom management, and available support services.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, social workers, chaplains, therapists, and other interdisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds to support coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Prescribe and manage medications in accordance with Michigan laws and organizational policies.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and complete documentation within the electronic medical record.
• Contribute to the continued growth and success of the hospital's palliative care program through clinical excellence, education, collaboration, and compassionate patient care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program (MSN or DNP)
• Active and unrestricted Michigan Nurse Practitioner license
• Current DEA registration
• Minimum of three (3) years of Nurse Practitioner experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• Eligible for credentialing and privileging at DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and clinical decision-making skills

Preferred

• Experience in Palliative Care, Hospice, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Oncology, or Geriatrics
• Hospice and Palliative Care certification or equivalent experience
• Experience leading family meetings and goals-of-care discussions
• Passion for interdisciplinary collaboration and patient-centered care

Who Will Thrive in This Role

This position is ideal for a Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about caring for patients with serious illness, enjoys working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team, and is committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality, patient-centered care.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're an experienced Nurse Practitioner with an active Michigan license who is passionate about providing compassionate inpatient palliative care, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.

About Palliative & Hospice Consultants PLLC

Palliative & Hospice Consultants PLLC is committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered inpatient palliative care while partnering with hospitals to improve quality of life, support patients and families, and promote excellence through collaboration and education.

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