Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner – Palliative & Primary Care responsible for providing primary and palliative care with focus on symptom management, quality of life, and goal-concordant care. Conduct comprehensive histories and physical exams for patients with complex acute, chronic, and serious illnesses; lead goals-of-care discussions including advance care planning and code status; facilitate advance directives and POLST/DNR orders; manage pain and non-pain symptoms using pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches; review vitals/labs and escalate to attending as needed; evaluate and manage new admissions aligning treatment with patient goals; participate in readmission reviews to improve symptom control; collaborate weekly with the IDT to review patient status and care plans; identify patients for palliative or hospice referral and facilitate transitions of care; support care transitions with emphasis on continuity, comfort, and patient-centered goals; provide education and emotional support to patients and families regarding disease trajectory, prognosis, and end-of-life expectations; collaborate with nursing, social work, chaplaincy, and therapy services; monitor intervention effectiveness and adjust care plans to maintain comfort and dignity; serve as a clinical resource on palliative care principles and symptom management. Education: MSN or DNP required. Benefits include competitive full-time package, medical/dental/vision, 401(k), CEU library, license/certification reimbursement, PTO, malpractice insurance, and growth opportunities.