Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner

Ocean Healthcare • Burlington, NJ

2d

About The Position

Serenity provides caring and compassionate services to patients and families throughout New Jersey. Its mission is to alleviate pain and symptoms, foster calmness and harmony, and encourage appreciation of family, friends, and life experiences. The Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner provides care through health-history evaluation and assessment, health promotion, diagnosis, and management of health problems by directing and developing plans of care and coordinating with patients, families, and other healthcare practitioners.

Under physician supervision, the Nurse Practitioner visits patients, completes physical and face-to-face assessments, and manages palliative care. The role requires independent practice within an interdisciplinary team and oversees care in Burlington County.

Requirements

• Current unencumbered Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner licenses in the state of practice.
• Computer proficiency, including typing and use of various programs, with a background in electronic medical records (EMR).
• Current CPR certification.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in palliative care.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care and palliate and manage illness in compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act and under the supervision of a collaborating physician.
• Consult with patients’ attending physicians, the medical director, and other healthcare practitioners about eligibility for care, ongoing care needs, and medical management.
• Review clinical information and coordinate and oversee patient care in consultation with the interdisciplinary team and other healthcare practitioners.
• Educate and counsel patients, families, and caregivers about preventative care and medical, psychological, and spiritual problems, working with the interdisciplinary team to identify goals of care and meet patients’ and families’ needs.
• Make recommendations to the Medical Director regarding patient eligibility for certification and recertification for care.
• Maintain knowledge of and comply with current Medicare/Medicaid and state and federal rules and regulations for services.
• Manage documentation for testing, labs, and medical records.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Visit patients and complete physical and face-to-face assessments.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

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