Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner- Oregon
Commonwealth Medical Services· NP/PA - WEST
About this role
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.
Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.
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This Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner- Oregon role at Commonwealth Medical Services is based in Medford, Oregon, United States. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner- Oregon role at Commonwealth Medical Services full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner- Oregon role in the NP/PA - WEST department at Commonwealth Medical Services.
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This Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner- Oregon position is part of the NP/PA - WEST department at Commonwealth Medical Services. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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This Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner- Oregon position at Commonwealth Medical Services was posted on Dec 24, 2025. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner- Oregon
Commonwealth Medical Services
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