Nurse Practitioner - Palliative Care
$110,000–$140,000 year
On-siteCollege Station, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Conduct comprehensive specialized care for senior living residents, including serious illness conversations, advanced care planning, and expert symptom management for pain, fatigue, and shortness of breath. Perform complete physical exams, interpret diagnostic tests, and prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments while guiding families through advance directives and POLST forms. Collaborate with primary care teams and facility staff to manage acute and long-term medical needs, ensuring no gaps in care and providing education on palliative principles. Work independently to exercise autonomy in medical decision-making across long-term care, assisted living, and independent living settings.
Required Qualifications
- current state RN and NP licensure
- current Board Certification in a Nursing Specialty/Field
- minimum of a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Nursing from accredited Colleges or Universities
- knowledge of Nursing and clinical Nurse Practitioner critical thinking skills application to the aged, chronically ill, and convalescent resident
- excellent written and oral communication skills
- traits of punctuality, organizational skills, and ability to function within a team
- Location: Based within multiple senior living facilities with travel between facilities within driving distance
Desired Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of Nurse Practitioner experience
- palliative care or hospice background
- ACHPN certification
- willingness to complete ACHPN certification within a year of employment
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
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