Position Summary

Working as part of the multi-disciplinary team, the NP will be involved in the development, implementation and evaluation of Palliative Care delivery. The NP will demonstrate a high level of expertise within the palliative care field in assessing patients, developing and implementing a care plan. The team will be responsible for advance care planning and goals of care conversations with patients and families. They will be responsible for contributing to the ongoing development of clinical practice and standards of care within the service, as well as policies, protocols, guidelines and service developments. They will ensure the safety and well-being of patients and work in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through patient centered care principles. The delivery of Palliative Care will be enhanced through such activities as education, program development, quality improvement activities, consultation and care coordination and discharge management.

Primary Position Responsibilities

Provides pain and symptom assessment and management, assists with diagnosis, treatment and management of acute and chronic health conditions as they relate to Palliative Care practice. Coordinates care across different settings by facilitating communication among providers, especially as changes occur in the patient’s condition and needs. Perform complete multi-domain palliative care assessments for the inpatient palliative care consultation service and the outpatient Palliative Care clinic as needed. Consults with collaborative physician regarding patient health care plans and treatment as needed. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary Palliative Care clinical team, and with providers across care settings. Participates in the development and review of appropriate clinical protocols and quality improvement initiatives and credentialing requirements. Facilitates patient-family meetings for goal setting and care planning.

Work Contact Group (Internal/External)

Internal - Hunterdon Healthcare physicians and nurses

External - Community served by the Hunterdon Healthcare System

Reporting Relationships

Reports to (position): Director Geriatric and Palliative Care / Medical Director Supervises (position(s): None

Qualifications

Minimum Education: Required: Master’s Degree in Nurse Practitioner Program, National Certification as a Family or Adult Nurse Practitioner. Preferred: Education in Hospice and Palliative C are, preferred certification in Hospice and Palliative Care as a Nurse Practitioner
Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation): Required: 1-2 years as a Nurse Practitioner Preferred: Hospice and/or Palliative Care Experience
License, Registry or Certification: Required: Current and valid New Jersey Registered Nurse license and a current and valid New Jersey Advanced Practice Nurse License, along with national certification as a Family or Adult Nurse Practitioner. Must also have a New Jersey Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) License and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) License. Preferred: None
Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities: Required: Strong Medical Knowledge Base in requisite specialty, Interpersonal skills and management ability provide patient care. Preferred: Previous Hospice and/or Palliative Care experience.