Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner (NP)- North Dakota/Minnesota
Company: Commonwealth Medical Services
Location: Grand Forks
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job 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.
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