NJ Palliative Care, in partnership with RWJ Hospital, is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to take on a blended role that combines direct patient care with clinical team coordination responsibilities.
This position allows you to remain actively involved in patient care while serving as a point of contact for fellow APPs, helping to coordinate schedules, workflows, and communication between the clinical team and leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active NJ NP or PA license and board certification
• Strong clinical skills and ability to manage complex patients
• Prior palliative care or hospital medicine experience preferred
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities
• Interest in mentoring and helping coordinate a clinical team
• Compensation note: Candidates considered for the higher end of the pay range are expected to have 10–15+ years of palliative care experience in addition to strong leadership and mentoring abilities
  

  CC2024

• Provide inpatient palliative care assessments and follow-up visits
• Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the care team
• Manage patient symptoms including pain, shortness of breath, and other distressing issues
• Facilitate goals-of-care conversations with patients and families
• Serve as the first point of contact for APP team members regarding scheduling, daily workflow, and case coordination
• Assist in onboarding and mentoring new APPs
• Support quality improvement initiatives and track key performance metrics
• Coordinate with program leadership on staffing and operational needs