Physician Assistant/Oncology/Locum Tenens/Inpatient Palliative Care- APP, NP, PA
Listed on 2026-02-04
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, Palliative Care Nurse
Now Hiring:
Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) ? Inpatient Palliative Care
Location: Newark, NJ
Schedule: Full-Time or Part-Time
NJ Palliative Care is seeking a skilled and compassionate Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) to join our inpatient palliative care team in Newark. This role is embedded within a hospital system and provides a vital presence for patients with serious illness by managing symptoms, guiding goals-of-care conversations, and ensuring care aligns with the values of patients and families.
This is a unique opportunity to work within a collaborative, mission-driven program focused on comfort, dignity, and continuity of care during the most vulnerable moments in a patient's health journey.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct in-hospital consultations and comprehensive patient assessments
- Provide expert symptom management (pain, breathlessness, fatigue, etc.)
- Lead and support goals-of-care and advance care planning conversations
- Collaborate closely with hospitalists, specialists, case managers, and chaplains
- Assist with discharge planning and continuity of care
- Prescribe medications and interventions as appropriate within APN scope
- Document and bill accurately for services rendered
Qualifications:
- Current NJ APN license with prescriptive authority
- CDS and DEA registrations
- Minimum of 3 years? experience in palliative care, hospital medicine, oncology, or geriatrics preferred
- BLS and ACLS certified
- Strong communication and emotional intelligence
- Experience working within interdisciplinary teams in hospital settings
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation with performance incentives
- Health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
- Paid time off and CME support
- Leadership development opportunities
- A supportive, collaborative, and compassionate care environment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $ - $ per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Ability to Commute:
- Newark, NJ 07198 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Newark, NJ 07198:
Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person
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