Palliative Nurse Practitioner

Real employee statements about Journey Hospice:

• “LSMNJ is a very cohesive company that truly values their employees. There is a heart to this company that truly cares and practices its mission statement from the C level that includes all employees, on a day-to-day basis. I am proud to work here and to be part of this LSMNJ Team!”
• “All the managers are very friendly and always listen to our problems and find solutions to it.”
• “I feel that this is a great place to work because we are not just co-workers we are a family who loves and care about our fellow peers.”
• “Employees in Hospice are close-knit and genuinely care about each other and our patients.”

About the role

We are seeking a Per Diem Palliative Nurse Practitioner to work with our hospice patients in Atlantic County. This position is Per Diem, therefore no guaranteed hours, but offers the flexibility to work with your schedule.

The Nurse Practitioner will work in accordance with prescribed policies and procedures of the organization including all applicable state and federal regulations. Under the general supervision and in conjunction with the Hospice Medical Director, the Advanced Practice Nurse is responsible for:

• Performing patient medical examinations and palliative care visits relative to the face-to-face encounters required to certify patient’s eligibility for the Medicare Hospice Benefit after six months of hospice care.
• Documenting visits in the patient’s clinical record and the face-to-face encounter on required forms.
• Providing medical care services and palliative care intervention for hospice patients on an as-needed basis.
• Communicating effectively with the Medical Director, Administrator, and the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team.

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 Master’s in Nursing program.
• National certification requires the candidate to successfully pass an examination.
• Currently licensed and nationally certified via the New Jersey Board of Nursing as an Advanced Practice Nurse in New Jersey (N.J.A.C. 13:37-7.1).
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation that is insured in accordance with New Jersey requirements.
• Minimum of two years’ experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Understanding of the hospice program of care.

Skills

• Provide services in a timely and professional manner in accordance with:
  • Hospice bylaws and operational policies and procedures, including its Compliance Program.
  • Hospice’s written policies and procedures, including those related to billing submission.
  • Hospice’s Medicare Conditions of Participation and New Jersey Licensure Guidelines.
  • Local, state, and federal laws and regulations, including the prohibition against offering or paying compensation to induce or reward referrals of services to Hospice.
• Demonstrate and maintain a positive, professional manner, and manage time efficiently and effectively.
• Work with a team approach and act as a role model.
• Develop and maintain effective and positive relationships with the interdisciplinary group, other professionals, and physicians in the community.
• Interest in and a sympathetic, compassionate attitude toward caring for patients in a hospice care setting.
• Maintain a professional attitude and demeanor, and communicate effectively and courteously with patients, caregivers, colleagues, supervisors, co-workers, and others.
• Demonstrate optimism, enthusiasm, and willingness to work constructively with other healthcare team members.
• Reflect concern for the well-being of patients and employees.
• Interact with all staff in a positive fashion supporting the mission and vision of the organization.

Pay

The Nurse Practitioner is paid on a per client visit rate at $125.00.