Nurse Practitioner - Per Diem
About The Position
Practicing in our dedicated, 12 bed Hospice Inpatient Center at Mercy Medical Center opening in the fall 2018, the Hospice Nurse Practitioner will provide direct care to patients with terminal illness, perform assessments, history and physicals, and work closely with all members of our interdisciplinary team. This role will assist the Medical Director and hospice physician staff with the oversight and management of hospice patients and their caregivers and serve as a resource for clinical staff. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of hospice concepts, philosophy, policies and procedures and will be computer literate with EMR (preferably EPIC), Microsoft Office and Hospice software experience.
Requirements
- Current NYS license and registration as a Nurse Practitioner
- Unrestricted federal DEA registration and DEA registration number
- Graduate of a Master's Degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
- Minimum 2 years of experience in oncology, hospice, home health care or medical/surgical nursing.
- Prior experience caring for terminally ill patients and providing care in home and institutional settings
- knowledge of hospice concepts, philosophy, policies and procedures
- computer literate with EMR (preferably EPIC), Microsoft Office and Hospice software experience
Responsibilities
- provide direct care to patients with terminal illness
- perform assessments, history and physicals
- work closely with all members of our interdisciplinary team
- assist the Medical Director and hospice physician staff with the oversight and management of hospice patients and their caregivers
- serve as a resource for clinical staff
Benefits
- generous benefits packages
- generous tuition assistance
- a defined benefit pension plan
- a culture that supports professional and educational growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
