Hospice/Palliative Medicine Nurse Practitioner

Job Title: Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) Position Summary: We are seeking a compassionate Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to provide patient-centered care for individuals with serious, chronic, or life-limiting illnesses. The NP will manage symptoms, support complex decision-making, and coordinate care in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to improve quality of life for patients and their families. Key Responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive assessments and manage patients with complex chronic or life-limiting illnesses. Provide symptom management for pain, dyspnea, nausea, fatigue, anxiety, and other distressing symptoms. Facilitate goals-of-care discussions and advance care planning, including end-of-life decisions. Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other team members to coordinate patient care. Educate patients and families about disease processes, treatment options, and self-management strategies. Document patient care accurately in accordance with regulatory and institutional standards. Participate in quality improvement initiatives, program development, and continuing education. Qualifications: Master s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program. Current NP licensure in the state of practice. Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (family, adult-gerontology, or relevant specialty). Experience or training in palliative care or hospice preferred. Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and ability to manage complex patient care. Work Environment: Outpatient clinic, hospital, or home-based palliative care settings. Collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment with opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.