Per Diem Nurse Practitioner - Palliative Medicine (Outpatient)

Samaritan • Mt Laurel, NJ

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About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner will work with the Palliative Medical Partners group, providing consultation and follow-up visits for patients in outpatient settings, including patients’ homes, care facilities, and clinics. This is a part-time, per diem role focused on patient- and family-centered care. The Nurse Practitioner collaborates with patients, families, primary care and consulting physicians, and other specialists, and develops relationships with internal and external partners. The role includes a limited after-hours call rotation by telephone; no visits are required during call.

Requirements

• Hold an APN license in New Jersey.
• Have a DEA license.
• Have a CDS license.
• Obtain palliative care certification within two years of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in palliative care, oncology, heart failure, geriatric care, and/or hospice.

Responsibilities

• Provide a health assessment appropriate to each visit.
• Diagnose and treat patients requiring symptom management and goals-of-care conversations.
• Collaborate with patients, families, attending physicians, and other specialists to provide patient- and family-centered care.
• Develop and maintain internal and external relationships and work with support staff to meet partner needs.
• Coordinate care with other team members across Samaritan’s family of programs.
• Participate in a limited after-hours call rotation by telephone; no visits are required during call.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 403(b) plan with a 5% employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Annual merit increases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed