Part Time Hospice and Palliative Nurse Practitioner
$60,840–$60,840 year
On-siteNewton, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Provide and document medically necessary services in accordance with physician/NP protocol while visiting patients in homes to assess recertification appropriateness and make treatment recommendations. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, primary care physicians, and specialists to develop treatment plans, order diagnostic tests, and coordinate complex case transitions. Conduct outreach presentations and education for community agencies, provide disease management instruction to patients and families, and maintain accurate patient records to support reimbursement. Perform reasonable on-call services as needed and adhere to all state regulations, HIPAA regulations, and delegation protocols.
Required Qualifications
- Board-licensed nurse practitioner
- Licensed to practice in New Jersey
- Hospice and Palliative Care Certification
- Compliance with current department of Public Safety
- Drug Enforcement Agency registrations
- Knowledge of the palliative care philosophy of care
- Knowledge of the delivery of medical care at home
- Knowledge of the dying process
- Knowledge of policies and procedures of the hospice organization
- Broad base of technical knowledge and skills to perform all assigned clinical/administrative duties
- Ability to understand and follow state regulations regarding practice agreement with physician
- Ability to function as a resource to patients and families during times of high stress and volatility
- Ability to assess patients to determine appropriateness of participation in hospice
- Ability to build constructive relationships with colleagues, and outside agencies, organizations, and individuals
- Excellent communication skills to effectively deliver information between referral source and the hospice clinical team
- Consistently model respect for, and accountability to, the public, patients/families, and co-workers
- Convey a professional and positive image and attitude regarding the hospice organization
- Experience in the practice of family practice, oncology or hospital practice
Desired Qualifications
- PA license
- Prior experience as a nurse practitioner
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