Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner

The Hospice & Palliative Care Department at MelroseWakefield Hospital is currently seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our team caring for Palliative Care patients in Melrose, MA.

MelroseWakefield Hospital is a proud member of Tufts Medicine. We elevate the value of health care for patients – at the intersection of quality, cost, and service – by delivering robust support for our physicians.

How you’ll transform patient care:

• About the role: You’ll be a valuable member of the care team alongside physician and Nurse Practitioner colleagues, working to complete inpatient palliative care consults and supporting the outpatient palliative care program, dependent upon need.
• You’ll grow as a clinician as you learn from new colleagues.
• You’ll join and contribute to a work environment that is flexible and in-tune with the desires of a modern workforce that values work/life balance.
• You’ll embrace one of our most fundamental values of active engagement within our communities, bringing the strength of academic and community care.
• You’ll join an organization built on collaborative practices and community.
  
  
  

Who you are:

• Ability to work 40 hours with no weekend or major holiday commitments
• Graduate of an accredited and/or approved Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current license as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Clinical experience in Palliative Care preferred.
• Passionate about caring for a diverse population of Palliative Care patients.
• Current certification in CPR required.
• A team player who is excited to work alongside the interdisciplinary team to assist in patient care, support, and satisfaction.
  
  
  

Location: MelroseWakefield Hospital, with some consult work at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

How to apply: You can apply via the apply button located at the top of this listing. Should you have any questions regarding the position please feel free to reach out to Alexa Landa, Physician Recruiter at vz6iq8@hr3o4.com.

Work, Live, and Grow: We strive to maintain an inclusive work environment for all our employees. We offer a competitive salary with competitive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, and more.

• Guaranteed base salary
• 403b retirement plan with employer matching contribution
• Generous PTO and CME
• Reimbursement for professional expenses
  
  
  

Why Tufts Medicine: Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, an expansive home care network and a large integrated physician network. Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated care team members providing more than 1.5 million patient experiences per year. The health system is the principal teaching affiliate for Tufts University School of Medicine. Tufts Medicine came together in 2014 to leverage the experience of its member organizations and integrate their missions to together transform the ways that consumers engage with and experience their care.

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at nh04sw@4awpm1k.com.