Per Diem Hospice & Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner

About the Role

A Nurse Practitioner providing palliative care consultation services in various settings, including nursing homes, hospitals, and community environments.

Responsibilities

• Implement specialist palliative care consultations, including history-taking, examinations, care planning, and communication with patients and families.
• Maintain effective communication with referral sources and ensure accurate, compliant documentation.
• Develop quality initiatives, educate staff, and support hospice operations through participation in on-call rotations.
• Perform clinical and administrative tasks within professional scope, demonstrating professionalism and respect.
• Travel within assigned areas to deliver patient care and coordinate interdisciplinary resources.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nursing and graduation from an approved Nurse Practitioner program.
• NY State RN licensure and certification as an Adult, Family, Gerontology, or Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner.
• Preferred: 1+ year clinical experience, hospice or palliative care background, CPR-BLS certification, and hospice & palliative care certification.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong communication, listening, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work flexibly, travel within the geographic area, and collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary team.