Nurse PractitionerReq #:0000166119 Category:Nurse Practitioner Status:Full-Time Shift:Day Facility:Barnabas Health Medical Group Department:Palliative Care APP SBC Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr, 94 OLD SHORT HILLS RD, LIVINGSTON, NJ 07039 Job Summary: The Palliative Care Advance Practice Provider will work in a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment to provide palliative care to seriously ill and medical complex patients on the palliative care program. Job Description-(APN/NP): Current Licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse in the State of New Jersey. CDS, DEA, BLS & ACLS Certifications Required(Physician Assistant): Current Licensure as a Physician Assistant in the State of New Jersey CDS, DEA, BLS, ACLS Certifications Scheduling Requirements: Full time Day Shift 37.5 hours/week Responsibilities included but not limited to: + Perform palliative care consultations as requested by the medical staff/referring providers based on established department protocols + To conduct thorough assessments including but not limited to history and physical assessment + Provide pain and non-pain symptom management + Facilitate goals of care and advance care planning conversations + Facilitate communication amongst healthcare team members and patients/families + Establish a plan of care for palliative care patients based on the physical, emotional, psychosocial and spiritual needs of patients and their families + Provide patient and family education regarding disease process, treatment, prognosis, symptom management, and end of life care + Support the continuity of palliative care plans by assisting with discharge planning (in the role of a consultant) + Educate healthcare professionals and hospital staff + Perform accurate and timely billing of APN services + Serve as a role model for palliative care delivery + Establish collaborative relationships within and across departments to promote excellent patient care + Demonstrate flexible and productive work habits and effective time management skills + Participate in quality improvement initiatives RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer