Palliative Nurse Practitioner

Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey • York, PA

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About The Position

We are seeking a Per Diem Palliative Nurse Practitioner to work with our hospice patients. This position is Per Diem, therefore no guaranteed hours. The Nurse Practitioner will work in accordance to prescribed policies and procedures of the organization including all applicable state and federal regulations and under the general supervision and in conjunction with the Hospice Medical Director, the Advance Practice Nurse is responsible for performing patient medical examinations and palliative care visits relative to the face-to-face encounters required in order to certify patients eligibility for the Medicare Hospice Benefit after six (6) months of hospice care. Documents visits in the patients clinical record and the face-to-face encounter on required forms. Provides medical care services and palliative care intervention for hospice patients on an as-needed basis. The Advance Practice Nurse communicates effectively with the Medical Director, Administrator and the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team. LSMNJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• Graduation from a master's-level program designed to educate and prepare nurse practitioners/clinical nurse specialists.
• Completion of a graduate level 3-credit course in Pharmacology from a school duly accredited by a national accrediting agency approved by the Board or a pharmacology course of at least 45 hours integrated into the Masters in Nursing program
• National certification requires the candidate to successfully pass an examination.
• Currently licensed and nationally certified via the Pennsylvania Board of Nursing as an Advance Practice Nurse.
• Valid drivers license and reliable transportation that is insured in accordance with Pennsylvania requirements
• Provide the Services in timely and professional manner and in accordance with: (i) the bylaws and operational policies and procedures of Hospice, including without limitation its Compliance Program; (ii) Hospices written policies and procedures including those related to billing submission; (iii) Hospices Medicare Conditions of Participation and New Jersey Licensure Guidelines; and (iv) local, state and federal laws and regulations, including without limitation, the prohibition against Hospice offering, paying any compensation (whether in cash or kind, or directly or indirectly) to induce or reward referrals of services to Hospice.
• Demonstrates and maintains a positive, professional manner, and manage time efficiently and effectively, work with a team approach, and act as a role model.
• Develops and maintains effective and positive relationships with the interdisciplinary group, other professionals and physicians in community.
• Must have an interest in and a sympathetic, compassionate attitude toward caring for the patient in a hospice care setting.
• Must maintain a professional attitude and demeanor and is able to communicate effectively and relate courteously and cooperatively with patients, caregivers, colleagues, supervisors, co-workers and all others.
• Must be able to demonstrate optimism, enthusiasm and willingness to work constructively with other health care team members and reflect concern for the wellbeing of patients and employees.
• Must interact with all staff in a positive fashion supporting the mission and vision of the organization.
• Minimum of two (2) years experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Must have understanding of the hospice program of care.

Responsibilities

• performing patient medical examinations
• palliative care visits relative to the face-to-face encounters required in order to certify patients eligibility for the Medicare Hospice Benefit after six (6) months of hospice care
• Documents visits in the patients clinical record and the face-to-face encounter on required forms
• Provides medical care services and palliative care intervention for hospice patients on an as-needed basis
• communicates effectively with the Medical Director, Administrator and the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees