NP - Palliative Care

About the Role

The Palliative Care Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) utilizes a patient-centered coordinated care model, demonstrating competencies in leadership, direct clinical practice, consultation/collaboration, coaching/guiding, research, and ethical decision-making. The APN works collaboratively with the practice/hospital team to assess, plan, and implement care for individuals with health and safety needs.

Schedule

• No weekends required
• No holidays required
• On-call commitment required

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents accurate, complete, and relevant history and physical assessments appropriate for the patient's age, gender, and clinical problem
• Orders, performs, and interprets laboratory tests and diagnostic studies/procedures in collaboration with physicians and consultants as appropriate
• Manages general medical and surgical conditions based on comprehensive knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, and the indications and contraindications of pharmacologic agents and other treatment modalities
• Prescribes medication safely and effectively in accordance with best practices, hospital policy, and NJ regulations, providing patient education as needed
• Seeks opportunities to promote Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) APN practice recognition (locally, nationally, and internationally) through conferences, publications, and presentations
• Provides care that is patient- and family-centered, compassionate, and effective for the promotion of health and treatment of disease
• Practices as a healthcare provider according to the rules and regulations of the Medical Staff and bylaws as outlined in the delineation of privileges
• Adheres to HMH nursing protocols, standards of care, and disease-specific quality indicators
• Applies evidence-based and value-based medicine to systematically analyze and improve patient care practices and outcomes
• Evaluates patient/family transition of care planning, considering resource utilization, cost, quality, safety and self-management promotion for chronic conditions
• Demonstrates clinical expertise through advanced assessment and procedural skills pertinent to the practice specialty
• Completes medication reconciliations as appropriate
• Participate in annual APN peer review
• Translates 'best practice' into clinical practice by evaluating current protocols and standards of care
• Provides culturally sensitive and educationally appropriate health management education to patients and families
• Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team through participation in daily interdisciplinary rounds
• Serves as an advocate for patients and families, identifying and addressing obstacles to care progression and escalating issues as appropriate
• Serves as a clinical resource for the multidisciplinary team by addressing clinical, process, and system improvement opportunities
• Participates in organizational and departmental meetings, committees, and workgroups as necessary
• Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice and adheres to ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent, and adverse outcomes
• Collaborates with medical staff to support nursing-led protocols
• Mentors other APNs, precepts students in APN programs and participates in educational programs for nursing as a clinical expert
• Identifies patient/family educational needs and collaborates to implement appropriate teaching materials
• Facilitates and participates in nursing educational programs as a clinical expert
• Promotes a collaborative work environment supporting the organizational mission, behavior expectations, values, and pillars
• Promotes innovation by integrating new clinical knowledge into practice
• Participates in clinical research activities and disseminates findings through practice, education, presentations, and publications
• Identifies ethical care issues and coordinates interdisciplinary meetings to resolve them
• Adheres to the legal framework and scope of practice defined by the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs, ensuring compliance with all applicable statutes and professional standards
• Comply with HMH and department-specific scope of services, policies and procedures as applicable to role
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior

Qualifications

• Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited nursing program
• Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Maintains clinical competencies through continuing education and clinical practice
• Experience in a relevant patient care setting (or as regulations dictate)
• National Provider Identifier (NPI)
• Prescriptive authority through CDS and DEA registration according to New Jersey state law
• Collaborative agreement with physicians on staff
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms
• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License
• Advance Practice Nurse License
• BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification
• Board certified by AANP or ANCC
• AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification

Pay

Minimum rate of $156,644.80 annually