Virtua

Full Time - Home-Based Palliative Care - Nurse Practitioner

Virtua$128K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Nursing or equivalent credential as a Nurse Practitioner
  • Valid Nurse Practitioner license in the applicable state(s)
  • 5+ years of clinical experience, preferably in a palliative or hospice care setting
  • Experience in home-based primary care or house calls is a plus
  • Strong interpersonal skills for effective communication with patients and families

Responsibilities

  • Conduct home visits to assess and provide palliative care to patients
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement individualized care plans
  • Provide emotional support and education to patients and families regarding complex medical decisions
  • Manage symptoms for patients with advanced chronic illnesses
  • Facilitate goals-of-care and advance care planning discussions

Benefits

  • Opportunity for flexible scheduling and work-life balance
  • Supportive team environment focused on patient-centered care
  • Gain meaningful engagement with patients in their home settings
  • Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
  • Access to resources for complex decision-making and care transitions
Full Job Description
Full-Time Nurse Practitioner - Home-Based Palliative Care

Location: Various | Schedule: Full Time

This is an exceptional opportunity for a clinician who is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in the comfort of patients' homes and has experience caring for individuals with serious, chronic, or life-limiting illnesses.

About the Role

Palliative care is centered on improving quality of life for patients and their families facing chronic, complex, or serious illness. Our goal is to provide comprehensive medical, emotional, and supportive care that relieves symptoms, enhances comfort, and helps patients remain safely and comfortably at home whenever possible.

This position focuses on providing palliative care through home visits across the community, allowing clinicians to build meaningful relationships with patients and families in their own environment. The Nurse Practitioner will work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, social workers, hospice partners, and other interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans that align with each patient's goals and values.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in:
  • Palliative Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Home-Based Primary Care or House Calls
  • Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or Long-Term Care settings
  • Management of patients with advanced chronic illnesses and complex symptom needs
  • Goals-of-care and advance care planning conversations


The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently in the field, passionate about caring for patients where they live, and skilled in supporting patients and families through complex medical decisions and transitions of care.

Compensation

The starting salary for this position is $128,125 annually.

The actual compensation package may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the applicant's experience, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Interested in Joining Our Team?

Submit your CV through this posting or email it directly to .

About Virtua

Virtua is a non-profit healthcare system that provides a wide range of services to patients in southern New Jersey. The system includes four hospitals, multiple outpatient centers, and a variety of other healthcare facilities. Virtua was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Marlton, New Jersey. The system is committed to providing high-quality care and services to its patients, and has received numerous awards and recognitions for its efforts.
Learn more about Virtua
Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1999

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