Now Hiring - Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) - Palliative Care Program (Newark)
Grace Healthcare Services is seeking an experienced and compassionate Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) to provide high-quality palliative care services throughout Newark, NJ, in partnership with a major health system. This program integrates hospital-based, skilled nursing facility (SNF), home-based, and telehealth palliative care services to ensure seamless patient-centered care across settings.
This position is ideal for a clinically skilled palliative care provider who thrives in interdisciplinary collaboration, symptom management, and delivering patient-centered care across diverse settings within Ocean County.
Advanced Practice Nurse - Palliative Care Program
Full Time or Part Time
Location: Newark, New Jersey
Qualifications:
● Current Licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
● 3 years or willingness to train as a Nurse Practitioner in clinical nursing care of Palliative Care, Oncology, Adult/Family Practice, or Geriatrics preferred.
● CDS, DEA, BLS & ACLS Certifications or comparable experience in palliative care
● Medicare billing privileges as a nurse practitioner.
● Strong clinical skills in symptom management and end-of-life care.
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
● Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
● Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care.
Compensation & Benefits:
● Competitive salary with performance-based incentives tied to program outcomes.
● Opportunities for professional growth as the program expands statewide.
● Health, Dental, Vision, and Retirement Benefits.
● Mileage reimbursement for travel between facilities and home visits.
● CME support & executive leadership development opportunities.
Job Description:
● Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' medical, psychological, and social needs.
● Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the palliative care team.
● Manage symptoms such as pain, nausea, and shortness of breath to improve patients' quality of life.
● Prescribe medications and treatments as appropriate.
● Provide emotional and psychosocial support to patients and their families.
● Facilitate communication amongst healthcare team members and patients/families
● Advocate for patients' wishes and ensure their care aligns with their goals and values.
● Coordinate care with other healthcare providers to ensure continuity and comprehensive care.
● Support the continuity of palliative care plans by assisting with discharge planning
● Perform accurate and timely billing of APN services
To Apply: send your resume to: Noah.Greenfield@gracehcs.com
