Inpatient Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic · Danville, PA
FULL-TIME
Posted Aug 22, 2026
Job Description
We are seeking an Advanced Practitioner to join a Palliative Medicine team at a medical center.
Key responsibilities include:
• Assessing patients, establishing diagnoses, and implementing treatment plans
• Documenting thoroughly in electronic medical records
• Ordering, interpreting diagnostic tests, and prescribing appropriate therapies
• Monitoring and adjusting medications as needed
• Performing procedures within the scope of practice
• Communicating with physicians, patients, and staff to coordinate care
• Providing patient education and acting as an advocate in a safe, ethical manner
• Following policies to meet organizational goals
Qualifications and skills:
• Master’s Degree in Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)
• Licensure to perform procedures within scope
• Strong communication and clinical decision-making skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment
The role supports inpatient palliative care, ensuring comprehensive, patient-centered treatment. The position emphasizes adherence to organizational policies, safety, and quality care delivery in a clinical setting.
Key responsibilities include:
• Assessing patients, establishing diagnoses, and implementing treatment plans
• Documenting thoroughly in electronic medical records
• Ordering, interpreting diagnostic tests, and prescribing appropriate therapies
• Monitoring and adjusting medications as needed
• Performing procedures within the scope of practice
• Communicating with physicians, patients, and staff to coordinate care
• Providing patient education and acting as an advocate in a safe, ethical manner
• Following policies to meet organizational goals
Qualifications and skills:
• Master’s Degree in Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)
• Licensure to perform procedures within scope
• Strong communication and clinical decision-making skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment
The role supports inpatient palliative care, ensuring comprehensive, patient-centered treatment. The position emphasizes adherence to organizational policies, safety, and quality care delivery in a clinical setting.
Additional Details
- City
- Danville
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Country
- US
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