Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner or PA

Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner or PA
Join Continuum Hospice & Palliative Care Massachusetts as a full‑time compassionate Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in West Warwick. This split role provides hospital inpatient palliative care and community visits.

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Overview

As a Palliative Care Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA), you’ll play a vital role in delivering expert, compassionate care focused on quality of life. You’ll guide patients and families through complex medical decisions, manage symptoms, and ensure care aligns with their goals. You’ll provide ongoing consultative care, support transitions, and bring both clinical expertise and humanity to every encounter.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Company matching 401(k)

15 days PTO & 10 holidays

Tuition Reimbursement & Certification Assistance

Wellness & Discount Programs

Cell Phone, Mileage & Gym Membership Reimbursement

Hands‑on Clinical Onboarding Program

Responsibilities

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

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

Create and update personalized care plans collaboratively.

Manage pain and other symptoms with evidence‑based strategies, balancing 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 in the EMR.

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

Mentor colleagues, educate staff and community partners on palliative principles.

Stay current with clinical guidelines, regulatory requirements and best practices.

Qualifications

Current, unencumbered licensure as an NP or PA in applicable state.

Board certification in applicable 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, public speaking).

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

Compensation

$135,000 – $145,000 per year (average pay). Compensation will be discussed during interview.

Location

West Warwick, RI

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