# Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner- Oregon

**Company:** [Commonwealth Medical Services](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/keeTEXJ8MZmGdm2R5VUMJA.md)
**Location:** Medford, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** NP/PA - WEST

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## Description

**Job Title:** Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner (NP)

**Position Summary:**  
We are seeking a compassionate Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to provide patient-centered care for individuals with serious, chronic, or life-limiting illnesses. The NP will manage symptoms, support complex decision-making, and coordinate care in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to improve quality of life for patients and their families.

**Key Responsibilities:**

-   Conduct comprehensive assessments and manage patients with complex chronic or life-limiting illnesses.
-   Provide symptom management for pain, dyspnea, nausea, fatigue, anxiety, and other distressing symptoms.
-   Facilitate goals-of-care discussions and advance care planning, including end-of-life decisions.
-   Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other team members to coordinate patient care.
-   Educate patients and families about disease processes, treatment options, and self-management strategies.
-   Document patient care accurately in accordance with regulatory and institutional standards.
-   Participate in quality improvement initiatives, program development, and continuing education.

**Qualifications:**

-   Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
-   Current NP licensure in the state of practice.
-   Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (family, adult-gerontology, or relevant specialty).
-   Experience or training in palliative care or hospice preferred.
-   Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and ability to manage complex patient care.

**Work Environment:**

-   Outpatient clinic, hospital, or home-based palliative care settings.
-   Collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment with opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.

## Requirements

Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.