About this opportunity
UNAVAILABLE lists this Palliative Nurse Practitioner opportunity in west orange, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner (Nursing Home Setting)
Position Summary
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced part-time (2 days per week) Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) to provide comprehensive palliative care services to residents in skilled nursing facilities, long-term care facilities, and assisted living communities. The Nurse Practitioner will partner with residents, families, facility staff, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to improve quality of life, manage symptoms, facilitate goals-of-care discussions, and support complex medical decision-making.
This role focuses on delivering patient-centered care that aligns treatment plans with each resident’s values, preferences, and healthcare goals while reducing unnecessary hospitalizations and enhancing resident and family satisfaction.
HealthDrive can offer you:
Monthly Performance-Based Bonuses
Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits (Including Life, LTD/STD, & Dependent Care Spending)
401k and generous PTO
Fully covered Malpractice Insurance
License Renewal Reimbursement (APRN, RN, DEA, & Controlled Substance License Renewals)
Robust, free CEU platform - accredited by the ANCC
Clinical Mentorship & Training Program
**Some benefits are only available for full-time work, please inquire with your recruiter**
HealthDrive delivers on-site primary/post-acute care, palliative care, behavioral health, dentistry, optometry, podiatry, and audiology services to residents in long-term care, skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. Each specialty offered by HealthDrive is one that directly impacts the quality of daily life for the deserving residents we serve. HealthDrive connects patients in need of vital healthcare to practitioners committed to dignity and excellence.
Responsibilities
Clinical Care
Conduct comprehensive palliative care assessments for residents with serious, chronic, or life-limiting illnesses.
Evaluate and manage symptoms including pain, dyspnea, anxiety, depression, nausea, fatigue, insomnia, and other distressing conditions.
Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with residents, families, and facility staff.
Provide ongoing follow-up visits and monitor disease progression and treatment effectiveness.
Order, interpret, and review diagnostic tests, laboratory results, and other clinical data as appropriate.
Coordinate care with primary care providers, specialists, hospice agencies, and facility teams.
Goals of Care & Advance Care Planning
Lead goals-of-care conversations with residents and families to ensure care aligns with patient preferences and values.
Facilitate discussions regarding prognosis, treatment options, quality of life, and end-of-life care planning.
Complete and review advance directives, healthcare proxies, MOLST/POLST forms, and code status documentation.
Provide education and emotional support to residents and families facing serious illness.
Medication Management
Review and optimize medication regimens with an emphasis on symptom management and deprescribing when appropriate.
Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with state regulations and organizational policies.
Monitor for medication effectiveness, adverse effects, and potential drug interactions.
Collaborate with pharmacists and facility clinicians to improve medication outcomes.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences and family meetings.
Educate facility staff on palliative care principles, symptom management, and communication strategies.
Serve as a clinical resource for nursing staff regarding complex palliative care cases.
Collaborate closely with social workers, therapists, chaplains, physicians, and hospice partners.
Documentation & Compliance
Maintain timely, accurate, and complete clinical documentation within the electronic medical record.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations.
Document goals-of-care discussions, treatment recommendations, and care plan updates.
Support quality improvement initiatives related to palliative care outcomes.
Qualifications
Master’s Degree from an accredited college/university
State professional Nurse Practitioner license
Board Certification Required
DEA/Controlled Substance License
Valid driver’s license
Ability to travel to facilities in assigned territory
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with on-site staff.
Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to use email, the internet, and to learn other healthcare related software.
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Worksite address
west orange, NJ, 07052, US
Who can apply
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