Title
Per Diem Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner NJ, Newton EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Description
Salary: Pay per visit atleast up to 10 visits per month.
- Provides and documents medically necessary services in accordance with physician/NP protocol.
- Develops the appropriate treatment plan that maximizes the health potential of the patient (i.e., ordering and interpretation of diagnostic tests, identifying appropriate pharmacologic agents, identifying appropriate non-pharmacologic interventions, developing an education plan as appropriate, interpretation of laboratory and radiology tests, ordering of durable medical equipment). Advanced care planning for the maximization of continuity of care.
- Consult with collaborative physician, consulting practitioners, primary care physician and other specialist physicians.
- In collaboration with PCP, refers patients to medical specialists and/or refers patients to other healthcare services as medically indicated.
- Assists in all facets of care coordination for referrals.
- Provides disease management instruction and education to patients and their families.
- Prepares and maintains accurate patient records, charts, and documents to support sound medical practice and reimbursement for services provided, and support of appropriate medical uses.
- Complies with applicable laws and regulations with respect to Delegation Protocol Agreements, prescriptive authority, and NP scope of practice.
- Reviews KAQ policies and services with referred patients and/or family caregivers or authorized patient representative and obtains consent for medical care.
- Works collaboratively with Intake department in verification of coverage/payment and initiates reimbursement for services rendered.
- Acts with integrity, compassion, and customer focus to ensure quality care.
- Adheres to employment policies as described in the employee handbook; maintains and respects confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA regulations.
- Participates in all required in service education programs.
- Demonstrates compliance with the dress code policy by appearing well groomed, wearing ID badge while on duty and maintaining a professional appearance.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Knowledge of the palliative care philosophy of care and the delivery of medical care at home.
- Knowledge of the dying process; knowledge of policies and procedures of the hospice organization.
- Maintains a 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. Communication and actions reflect care, courtesy, honesty, and professionalism.
- Conveys a professional and positive image and attitude regarding the hospice organization.
Education and Experience:
Required Education: Board-licensed nurse practitioner, licensed to practice in New Jersey (PA license may also be required depending on territory served). Hospice and Palliative Care Certification. Complies with current department of Public Safety and maintain Drug Enforcement Agency registrations.
Preferred Education:
Required Experience: Experienced in the practice of family practice, oncology or hospital practice.
Preferred Experience: Prior experience as a nurse practitioner.
Fulltime/Part-time Per Diem
Shift Days Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt Location Karen Ann Quinlan Palliative
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