Palliative Nurse Practitioner

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license
• Board certified for appropriate licensure (NP: ANCC/AANP; PA: NCCPA)
• Current and unrestricted DEA certificate
• Ability to work without direct supervision and practice autonomously
• Must possess reliable transportation and the ability to travel within the designated region to meet patient needs including in-home and clinic visits as needed
• Active state-specific licensure and willingness to become licensed in multiple states as company and patient needs require
• 2+ years working with patients in a palliative care setting; other relevant experience will be considered

Desired Qualifications

• Is certified in ACHPN or CHPN
• Demonstrated experience in clinical assessment, care plan design, and evaluating patients using evidence-based clinical criteria
• Strong communication skills for sensitive conversations about prognosis and end-of life decisions including goals of care discussions and advance care planning
• Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems to document complex case details

Additional Requirements

• This position will not be office-based but will be remote in state in which employed and will need to attend periodic training/meetings outside of that state