Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) to provide palliative care services to patients residing in skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and adult family homes throughout the Spokane area.

This role focuses on improving quality of life for patients with serious illness through symptom management, goals-of-care discussions, and collaborative care with facility staff, families, and healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive palliative care assessments and management
• Manage complex medical conditions and symptoms including pain, dyspnea, nausea, and anxiety
• Conduct goals-of-care conversations and advance care planning
• Collaborate with facility staff, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams
• Document visits and care plans in the electronic health record
• Coordinate care with primary care providers and specialists
• Provide education and support to patients, families, and care teams

Qualifications

• Active Washington State ARNP license
• Palliative Care Certification (highly preferred)
• DEA license
• Experience in hospital, skilled nursing, or long-term care settings preferred
• Strong communication and clinical decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Preferred Experience

• Skilled nursing facility care
• Assisted living or adult family home care
• Hospice or palliative care services
• Complex chronic disease management

What We Offer

• Flexible schedule
• Competitive compensation
• Supportive interdisciplinary team
• Opportunity to provide meaningful, patient-centered care in the community

Pay: $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person