Family Nurse Practitioner – Palliative Care | Somerset, New Jersey

APP Team Lead (Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant)

Location: Somerset, New Jersey

A rapidly growing palliative care organization is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) Team Lead to provide both clinical leadership and direct patient care across New Jersey. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned provider who is passionate about serious illness management, team development, and improving quality of life for patients with complex medical conditions.

The APP Team Lead will serve as a key clinical resource while supporting operational excellence, provider mentorship, and interdisciplinary collaboration. This role offers a blend of leadership responsibilities and hands-on patient care in a patient-centered, mission-driven environment.

Position Highlights

• Leadership role combining clinical practice and team oversight
• Hybrid work environment with a mix of in-person and virtual responsibilities
• Opportunity to shape and grow a high-quality palliative care program
• Collaborative interdisciplinary care model
• Flexible scheduling and strong organizational support
• Meaningful work focused on improving quality of life for patients and families

Position Overview

Clinical Leadership

• Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance, and support to Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants
• Promote evidence-based palliative care practices and consistent clinical standards across the APP team
• Serve as a clinical resource for complex patient cases, symptom management, care transitions, and goals-of-care discussions
• Participate in case reviews, interdisciplinary rounds, and quality improvement initiatives
• Foster collaboration among physicians, nurses, social workers, behavioral health professionals, and care coordinators

Direct Patient Care

• Conduct comprehensive palliative care assessments and follow-up visits
• Manage patients with advanced illnesses, chronic disease burden, and complex symptom needs
• Facilitate advance care planning and serious illness conversations with patients and families
• Coordinate care with primary care providers, specialists, hospitals, hospice agencies, and community resources
• Ensure timely and accurate clinical documentation

Team Development & Operations

• Mentor, coach, and support APP team members in clinical and professional development
• Assist with onboarding, orientation, and training of new providers
• Conduct team meetings, performance check-ins, and peer support sessions
• Support scheduling coordination, productivity management, and workload balancing
• Help develop workflows, protocols, and best practices to improve care delivery

Quality & Program Growth

• Monitor clinical quality metrics, documentation compliance, and patient outcomes
• Support initiatives focused on reducing avoidable hospitalizations and improving patient satisfaction
• Collaborate with leadership on strategic planning, service expansion, and operational efficiency
• Contribute to organizational growth and program development efforts

Qualifications

Required

• Current New Jersey Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license
• National board certification as an NP or PA
• Active DEA license and CDS registration
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in palliative care, hospice, geriatrics, oncology, family medicine, internal medicine, or complex chronic disease management
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and effectively within interdisciplinary care teams

Preferred

• Prior leadership, mentoring, or supervisory experience
• Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care (ACHPN or equivalent)
• Experience with home-based care, value-based care, or population health programs
• Familiarity with telehealth platforms and EMR systems
• Bilingual language skills are a plus

About the Opportunity

This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on patient care while helping lead and develop a growing team of advanced practice providers. The organization is dedicated to delivering compassionate, coordinated, and patient-centered palliative care services that improve quality of life for individuals living with serious illness.

Providers enjoy a collaborative work environment focused on clinical excellence, innovation, and meaningful patient relationships.

Community Highlights – Somerset, New Jersey

Located in Central New Jersey, Somerset offers:

• Convenient access to New York City and Philadelphia
• Excellent public and private school options
• Diverse communities with outstanding dining, shopping, and cultural attractions
• Proximity to major healthcare systems and academic institutions
• Beautiful parks, outdoor recreation, and family-friendly neighborhoods
• Easy access to major highways, airports, and public transportation

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply now or reach out directly to learn more about this opportunity. 

Apply now. Looking forward to connecting.

Best regards,
Manish Parashar
Recruiter, The Provider Finder
843-984-0745
[email protected]

www.theproviderfinder.com