Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner Central Region Home-based

Hackensack Meridian Health-posted about 11 hours ago
Full-time
Remote • Tinton Falls, NJ
5,001-10,000 employees
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Overview The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) utilizes a patient-centered coordinated care model, demonstrating competencies in leadership, direct clinical practice, consultation/collaboration, coaching/guiding, research, and ethical decision-making. The APN works collaboratively with the practice/hospital team to assess, plan, and implement care for individuals with health and safety needs. Palliative/hospice experience preferred.

  • Performs and documents accurate, complete, and relevant history and physical assessments appropriate for the patient's age, gender, and clinical problem.
  • Orders, performs, and interprets laboratory tests and diagnostic studies/procedures in collaboration with physicians and consultants as appropriate.
  • Manages general medical and surgical conditions based on comprehensive knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, and the indications and contraindications of pharmacologic agents and other treatment modalities.
  • Prescribes medication safely and effectively in accordance with best practices, hospital policy, and NJ regulations, providing patient education as needed.
  • Seeks opportunities to promote Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) APN practice recognition (locally, nationally, and internationally) through conferences, publications, and presentations.
  • Provides care that is patient- and family-centered, compassionate, and effective for the promotion of health and treatment of disease.
  • Practices as a healthcare provider according to the rules and regulations of the Medical Staff and bylaws as outlined in the delineation of privileges.
  • Adheres to HMH nursing protocols, standards of care, and disease-specific quality indicators.
  • Applies evidence-based and value-based medicine to systematically analyze and improve patient care practices and outcomes.
  • Evaluates patient/family transition of care planning, considering resource utilization, cost, quality, safety and self-management promotion for chronic conditions.
  • Demonstrates clinical expertise through advanced assessment and procedural skills pertinent to the practice specialty.
  • Completes medication reconciliations as appropriate.
  • Participate in annual APN peer review.
  • Translates `best practice' into clinical practice by evaluating current protocols and standards of care.
  • Provides culturally sensitive and educationally appropriate health management education to patients and families.
  • Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team through participation in daily interdisciplinary rounds.
  • Serves as an advocate for patients and families, identifying and addressing obstacles to care progression and escalating issues as appropriate.
  • Serves as a clinical resource for the multidisciplinary team by addressing clinical, process, and system improvement opportunities.
  • Participates in organizational and departmental meetings, committees, and workgroups as necessary.
  • Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice and adheres to ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent, and adverse outcomes.
  • Collaborates with medical staff to support nursing-led protocols.
  • Mentors other APNs, precepts students in APN programs and participates in educational programs for nursing as a clinical expert.
  • Identifies patient/family educational needs and collaborates to implement appropriate teaching materials.
  • Facilitates and participates in nursing educational programs as a clinical expert.
  • Promotes a collaborative work environment supporting the organizational mission, behavior expectations, values, and pillars.
  • Promotes innovation by integrating new clinical knowledge into practice.
  • Participates in clinical research activities and disseminates findings through practice, education, presentations, and publications.
  • Identifies ethical care issues and coordinates interdisciplinary meetings to resolve them.
  • Adheres to the legal framework and scope of practice defined by the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs, ensuring compliance with all applicable statutes and professional standards.
  • Comply with HMH and department-specific scope of services, policies and procedures as applicable to role.
  • Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
  • Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
  • Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited nursing program.
  • Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
  • Maintains clinical competencies through continuing education and clinical practice.
  • Experience in a relevant patient care setting (or as regulations dictate).
  • National Provider Identifier (NPI).
  • Prescriptive authority through CDS and DEA registration according to New Jersey state law.
  • Collaborative agreement with physicians on staff.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
  • NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
  • Advance Practice Nurse License.
  • BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
  • Board certified by AANP or ANCC.
  • Palliative/hospice experience
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.
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