Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner- Oregon
Company: Commonwealth Medical Services
Location: Medford
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description 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. Requirements Must maintain state
certification and/or licensure.
Keywords: Commonwealth Medical Services, Medford , Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner- Oregon, Healthcare , Medford, Oregon
