A healthcare organization in New York is currently seeking a licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) for a promising opportunity with their Hospice & Palliative team in Rockland County. In this role, the Hospice & Palliative NP will be responsible for the oversight and execution of the medical component of hospice and palliative services and providing clinical support and education to hospice and palliative multi-disciplinary team.
Responsibilities:
The Hospice & Palliative NP will:
Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illnesses
Prescribe all necessary medications and treatments
Perform comprehensive physical examinations of patients
Develop and implement patient management policies and procedures
Facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and medical facilities
Communicate with collaborating physicians or specialists regarding patient care
Serve as a liaison between the attending physician and the Hospice Team by obtaining/sharing information about the patient's plan of care on an ongoing basis
Evaluate the patient's medical status in the home, outpatient, and inpatient settings based on a visit schedule
Work within the Hospice Provider team to ensure adequate delivery of care 24/7
Provide ongoing community and professional education as it relates to the medical community
Assist with the design and development of a home-based Palliative Care program
Perform other duties, as needed
Qualifications:
5+ years of related experience, including Pain & Symptom Management background
Master's Degree
Graduate of a NYS approved Nurse Practitioner (NP) program
NYS Nurse Practitioner (NP) license
Completion of the pharmacotherapeutic requirement enabling independent prescriptive privileges.
National Provider Identifier (NPI) and Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration certificate
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