Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Albuquerque, NM

Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Albuquerque, NM

About the Role

Supportive Care Specialists is hiring a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner focused on transitions of care in Albuquerque, NM. You’ll support patients with serious illness as they move between hospital, post-acute, and home settings, helping align their care with their needs and goals.

The role calls for thoughtful clinical judgment, clear communication, and close collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare professionals. By coordinating timely follow-up and clear care plans, you’ll help patients and families experience safer, more supported transitions.

What You’ll Do

• Assess symptoms, medical history, medications, and care goals, and perform physical exams and diagnostic evaluations within your scope of practice
• Provide hospice and palliative medicine, acute pain management, medication management, and patient and family education
• Coordinate discharge planning, referrals, case management, and follow-up across hospital, nursing home, assisted living, and home care settings
• Document care in the EMR/EHR, support accurate coding, and follow privacy and infection-control practices

What You Need

• Active New Mexico Nurse Practitioner license and authorization to practice
• Strong patient assessment, triage, clinical documentation, and communication skills
• BLS certification, if applicable to your practice

Nice to Have

• Advanced practice experience in hospice and palliative medicine, geriatrics, internal medicine, or acute care
• Experience in hospital, post-acute, nursing home, assisted living, or home care settings
• EHR experience (Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth, or similar)
• Knowledge of HIPAA, medication administration, prescribing requirements, and collaborative practice agreements
• Experience in critical care, emergency medicine, dialysis, behavioral health, or telehealth

How to Apply

Apply through Indeed to connect with our recruiting team.

Pay: $75.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person