A Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provides primary care and nursing care to patients. Performs physical exams, orders diagnostic tests, and provides medications. Works in a physician's office or other healthcare facility, under the direction of a physician. Performs work similar to that of a physician assistant but has different medical training and degree.
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant•Palliative & Primary Care Join Anpex Health and be part of a mission-driven team delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a collaborative environment. Essential Functions Provide primary and palliative care services, focusing on symptom management, quality of life, and goal-concordant care Conduct comprehensive history and physical exams for patients with complex acute, chronic, and serious illnesses Lead and document goals-of-care discussions, including advance care planning and code status conversations Facilitate completion and updates of advance directives, POLST/DNR orders, and end-of-life care preferences Manage pain and non-pain symptoms (e.g., dyspnea, agitation, nausea, anxiety, depression) using pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches Review abnormal vitals and laboratory findings and implement appropriate interventions or escalate to the attending physician as needed Evaluate and manage new admissions, ensuring alignment of treatment plans with patient goals and prognosis Participate in readmission reviews, identifying opportunities to improve symptom control and prevent avoidable hospitalizations Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) weekly to review patient status, prognosis, and care plans Identify patients appropriate for palliative or hospice referral and facilitate timely transitions of care Support care transitions (admissions, transfers, discharges) with emphasis on continuity, comfort, and patient-centered goals Provide education and emotional support to patients and families regarding disease trajectory, prognosis, and end-of-life expectations Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including nursing, social work, chaplaincy, and therapy services Monitor effectiveness of interventions and adjust care plans to maintain comfort, dignity, and physiologic stability Serve as a clinical resource to facility staff on palliative care principles, symptom management, and end-of-life care Education & Experience Master's (MSN), Physician Assistant (PA) or Doctorate (DNP) Nurse Practitioner program completion Experience in primary care, geriatrics, or post-acute care preferred, but not required Palliative care training and certification provided
Physical Requirements Standing/walking:
1/3-2/3 of the time Hand use (fine motor): >2/3
Reaching:
>1/3
Stooping/kneeling:
1/3-2/3
Talking/hearing:
1/2-2/3
Lifting:
Up to 10 lbs: >2/3 Up to 25 lbs: 1/3-2/3 Up to 50 lbs: <1/3 Why Join Anpex Health? Monthly Bonus Opportunities•earn more with a structured incentive program Strong Work-Life Balance•flexible, manageable schedule with no facility burnout
Competitive Full-Time Benefits Package:
Medical, Dental, Vision 401(k) Unlimited CEU library License & certification reimbursement Up to 4 weeks PTO Malpractice insurance Supportive, Team-Oriented Culture, Clinician led organization Career Growth Opportunities•expand your skills in palliative and primary care Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Anpex Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, gender, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or veteran status in any aspect of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, or termination.
