Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner or PA

Overview

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and families facing serious illness? As a Palliative Care Advanced Practice Provider (APP), you’ll play a vital role in delivering expert, compassionate care that focuses on what matters most : quality of life. Working across care settings, you’ll guide patients and families through complex medical decisions, manage symptoms, and ensure care aligns with their goals and values. As a trusted member of the interdisciplinary team, you’ll provide ongoing consultative care, support smooth transitions, and bring both clinical expertise and humanity to every patient encounter.

Territory : Cookeville & Upper Cumberland Area

Schedule : Monday-Friday 8 : 30-4 : 30 CST

The Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner provides palliative care through the evaluation and assessment of the health history, health promotion, diagnosing medical conditions, management of health problems by directing and developing the plan of care, coordinating and collaborating with patients, families and other healthcare practitioners. Under the supervision of a physician, the nurse practitioner visits patients, completes physical assessments, performs face-to-face assessments and evaluates palliative care eligibility as assigned in consultation with the palliative care interdisciplinary team.

Who We Are

At Palliative Care Services, we take immense pride in being a premier provider of end-of-life care. Our mission-driven and patient-centric approach sets us apart, and we are rapidly expanding. We are looking for skilled individuals like you to be part of our journey as we continue to make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

Our commitment to our colleagues is unwavering, and we offer an exceptional compensation package and industry-leading benefits, including :

Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Company matching 401(k) to secure your future

A generous time-off package with 15 days of PTO & 10 Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement & Certification Assistance to support your professional growth

Wellness & Discount Programs to help you lead a healthy and balanced life

Cell Phone, Mileage, & Gym Membership Reimbursement for your convenience

Hands-on Clinical Onboarding Program to ensure you have a smooth transition into our team

Responsibilities

Provide holistic assessments that look beyond physical health, addressing psychological, social, and spiritual needs.

Guide patients and families through meaningful goals-of-care conversations to ensure treatment aligns with their values.

Create and update personalized care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.

Manage pain and other symptoms with evidence-based strategies, balancing both medication and non-pharmacologic approaches.

Support safe transitions of care by reconciling medications and deprescribing when appropriate.

Initiate timely hospice referrals and ensure smooth handoffs when patients become eligible.

Document assessments, care plans, and advance care planning discussions thoroughly and accurately in the EMR.

Actively contribute to team meetings, case reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.

Share your expertise by mentoring colleagues and educating staff, referral sources, and community partners on palliative principles.

Stay current with clinical guidelines, regulatory requirements, and best practices to deliver the highest quality care.

Qualifications

Current, unencumbered licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in applicable state

Board Certification in applicable NP or PA specialty

Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care preferred (or willingness to obtain within 12 months)

Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per policy

CPR Certification per state requirements

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP), or Master of Medical Science (MMSc / MPAS)

Minimum 1 year of experience in palliative care, geriatrics, or complex chronic disease management preferred

Strong knowledge of Medicare Part B, palliative care billing, and ICD-10 coding

Proficiency in EMR and mobile documentation workflows

Exceptional communication skills (verbal, written, and public speaking)

Ability to build trust quickly with patients, families, and clinicians while exercising sound clinical judgment

$100,00.00 - $110,000.00 per year (Average Pay Range). The pay range listed represents a general guideline for the role and is not a guarantee of the final offer. Compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate’s relevant experience and the specific responsibilities of the position. Final compensation rate will be discussed and confirmed at the conclusion of the interview process