Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner

Compassus•Wall Township, NJ

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner at Compassus is responsible for embodying the company's values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation, and for promoting its philosophy based on the 6 Pillars of Success. This role involves upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct and fostering positive relationships internally and externally. The Nurse Practitioner delivers palliative care to patients facing chronic, complex, and/or life-threatening conditions across various locations. Key duties include conducting assessments, providing education on disease and treatment, and managing symptoms to support patients and their families in maintaining comfort and coping. The role requires collaboration with Primary Care Physicians (PCPs) and specialists, ensuring adherence to practice standards and codes, and appropriate collaboration with the assigned Compassus Medical Director. The Nurse Practitioner must also maintain a flexible schedule to meet agency needs.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Nursing
Minimum of five (5) years nursing experience
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leaders, team members, investors, and external parties
Strong written and verbal communications
Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English
Articulates and embraces hospice philosophy
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to work a flexible schedule to include nights and weekends
Ability to travel
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information, such as patient and Company files
Active and unencumbered CNS or Nurse Practitioner license in state of employment
Certified as a Nurse Practitioner in Adult, Family, Acute, or Geriatric
Active NPI number
Maintain active DEA certification if state allows prescription of controlled substances by APPs
Current collaborative physician agreement in place (All states except Iowa)

Nice To Haves

Clinical nursing care in oncology, hospice, geriatrics, intensive care preferred
Board Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care

Responsibilities

Performs routine and urgent assessments
Availability Monday – Friday, 8a-5p local time
100 visits per month minimum; adjusted for PTO and part-time status
Carries a minimum patient census load of 80 patients, may increase depending on market needs
Ability to triage consults by patient acuity
Performs bedside palliative care with patient/family education
Subject to after hours and weekend on-call requirements per the needs of the organization
Orders, performs, and interprets laboratory and radiology tests within scope of professional practice
Prescribes medications including controlled substances to the extent delegated and licensed
Orders treatments and durable medical equipment as indicated
Performs other therapeutic measures as indicated
Consults with palliative care physician or designees as needed, informs primary physician of services provided and collaborate with other physicians as needed
Assists in all facets of care coordination for palliative care referrals
Prepares and maintains accurate patient records, charts, and documents to support sound medical practice and reimbursement for services provided
Complies with applicable laws and regulations with respect to Collaborative Agreements
Completes accurate billing and coding activities for all patient encounters according to CMS guidelines
Provides training and ongoing education and onboarding support for staff
Defines goals for professional growth and participates actively in professional activities and organizations
Engages in active and frequent self-care activities for personal and professional growth and longevity
Adheres to the practice of confidentiality regarding patients, families, staff and the Organization
Assists patients and families in identification of goals of treatment and ongoing plans of care at every visit
Communicates these goals among Interdisciplinary Team (IDT)
Collaborates/communicates with Medical Director, attending Physician, hospital staff, and IDT
Participates in monthly IDT meeting with market team
Collaborates/communicates with IDT needs of patient for clinical and psycho-social interventions
Assists in identifying the need for intervention of other IDT members
Effectively communicates patient and family needs to IDT
Completes and submits required clinical documentation within 24 hours of visit completion
Educates patient and caregiver regarding: Care of patient, Disease process, Goal setting, Symptom control, Treatment options, Prognosis, Advance Care Planning
Supervises nurse trainees, including graduate and advance practice nurses in field placements
Participates in supervision of other trainees, including medical students, residents, fellows, and social work and psychology trainees
Requires regular regional travel, involving driving within a 60-mile radius
Performs other duties as assigned