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NJ Palliative Care Solutions lists this Inpatient Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - RWJ Somerset Hospital, So[...] opportunity in somerville, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
RWJ Somerset Hospital | Inpatient - Hospital Setting
New Jersey License Required
NJ Palliative Care Solutions is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate APP (Advanced Practice Provider) Team Lead to provide clinical leadership and operational oversight for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants delivering palliative care services across Central New Jersey. The APP Team Lead will serve as both a clinical leader and practicing provider, supporting high-quality, patient-centered care for individuals living with serious illness and complex chronic conditions. This role is responsible for mentoring APPs, promoting clinical excellence, supporting interdisciplinary collaboration, and helping drive quality, access, and operational performance across the organization. The ideal candidate is an experienced advanced practice provider with strong leadership abilities, expertise in serious illness management, and a passion for improving quality of life for patients and families.
Performance-based bonus included.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership
Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance, and support to nurse practitioners and physician assistants
Promote evidence-based palliative care practices and consistent clinical standards across the APP team
Serve as a clinical resource for complex patient cases, symptom management, goals-of-care discussions, and care transitions
Support interdisciplinary collaboration among physicians, nurses, social workers, care coordinators, behavioral health staff, and community partners
Participate in case reviews, interdisciplinary rounds, and quality improvement initiatives
Direct Patient Care
Deliver comprehensive palliative care assessments and follow-up visits in home-based, outpatient, virtual, or facility-based settings
Manage patients with advanced illness, chronic disease burden, and complex symptom needs
Facilitate advance care planning and serious-illness conversations with patients and families
Coordinate care plans with primary care providers, specialists, hospitals, hospice agencies, and community services
Ensure timely documentation and adherence to organizational care standards
Team Development & Supervision
Mentor, coach, and support APP team members in clinical practice and professional development
Assist with onboarding, orientation, and training of newly hired APPs
Conduct regular team meetings, peer support sessions, and performance check-ins
Support scheduling coordination, productivity management, and workload balancing
Foster a collaborative and mission-driven team culture
Quality & Operational Excellence
Monitor clinical quality metrics, documentation compliance, and patient outcomes
Assist leadership in developing workflows, protocols, and best practices
Participate in initiatives focused on reducing avoidable hospitalizations and improving patient satisfaction
Support organizational growth, service expansion, and operational efficiency efforts
Collaborate with leadership on strategic planning and program development
Community & Provider Engagement
Build collaborative relationships with referral partners, healthcare systems, and community organizations
Represent NJ Palliative Care Solutions in professional and community settings as appropriate
Support education and awareness initiatives related to palliative care services
Qualifications
Required
Current New Jersey Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license
National board certification as an NP or PA
DEA license and CDS registration
Minimum 5 years of clinical experience, including experience in palliative care, hospice, geriatrics, oncology, internal medicine, family medicine, or complex chronic disease management
Minimum 1–2 years of leadership, mentoring, or supervisory experience preferred
Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in interdisciplinary care settings
Preferred
Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care (ACHPN or equivalent) preferred
Experience in home-based care, value-based care, or population health programs
Familiarity with telehealth platforms and EMR systems
Bilingual skills a plus
Core Competencies
Clinical excellence in serious-illness care
Compassionate patient and family communication
Leadership and team development
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Complex symptom management
Advance care planning facilitation
Operational and quality improvement
Time management and adaptability
Performance Metrics
Patient and caregiver satisfaction
Clinical quality outcomes
Documentation accuracy and timeliness
APP team engagement and retention
Reduction in avoidable hospital utilization
Productivity and access metrics
Compliance with organizational and regulatory standards
Work Environment
Role involving direct patient care, virtual collaboration, and administrative leadership responsibilities
Travel throughout New Jersey may be required
Flexible scheduling with occasional after-hours clinical support as needed
NJ Palliative Care Solutions is dedicated to improving quality of life for patients and families facing serious illness through compassionate, coordinated, and patient-centered care. The APP Team Lead plays a vital role in advancing this mission by supporting clinical excellence, team collaboration, and accessible palliative care services across New Jersey.
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Worksite address
somerville, NJ, 08876, US
Who can apply
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