# Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner (NP)- North Dakota/Minnesota > Commonwealth Medical Services · Grand Forks, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-01-12 **Salary:** USD 105,000–142,000 **Workplace:** on_site **Department:** West - Altru Healthcare ## Description ### **Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner (NP)** **Must be legally licensed to practice medicine in North Dakota and/or Minnesota, depending on the location of the practice to which you are assigned** ### **Position Summary** The Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive, patient-centered care focused on symptom management, quality of life, and support for patients with serious or life-limiting illnesses. This role works collaboratively with physicians and an interdisciplinary palliative care team to address physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs across the continuum of care. ### **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** - Evaluate and manage patients with serious, chronic, or life-limiting illnesses in inpatient, outpatient, or community settings - Provide expert management of complex symptoms including pain, dyspnea, nausea, fatigue, anxiety, depression, and delirium - Conduct goals-of-care discussions, advance care planning, and code status conversations - Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members including physicians, nursing, social work, chaplaincy, and case management - Provide palliative care consultations to primary and specialty teams - Assist with care coordination and transitions, including hospice referral when appropriate - Educate patients and families regarding illness trajectory, treatment options, and supportive care strategies - Document patient encounters accurately and in a timely manner - Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and program development initiatives - Precept or mentor students or trainees as applicable - Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards ### **Qualifications** - Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program - Current Nurse Practitioner certification and licensure in the applicable state - Eligibility for hospital credentialing and privileging - DEA registration or eligibility - Prior experience or formal training in palliative care or hospice preferred ### **Skills and Competencies** - Expertise in symptom assessment and management - Strong communication and interpersonal skills - Ability to facilitate sensitive and complex conversations - Compassionate, patient- and family-centered approach - Ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary teams - Strong clinical judgment and organizational skills ### **Work Environment** - Hospital inpatient units, outpatient clinics, long-term care facilities, or home-based care settings - Schedule may include weekdays, weekends, or limited call coverage depending on program structure ### **Physical Requirements** - Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout clinical environments - Manual dexterity for clinical examinations and documentation - Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment ## Requirements Must maintain state certification and/or licensure. ## Apply [Apply at Commonwealth Medical Services](https://apply.workable.com/commonwealth-medical-services/j/D56C1CB022/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)