Nurse Practitioner Req #: 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 protocolsTo conduct thorough assessments including but not limited to history and physical assessmentProvide pain and non-pain symptom managementFacilitate goals of care and advance care planning conversationsFacilitate communication amongst healthcare team members and patients/familiesEstablish a plan of care for palliative care patients based on the physical, emotional, psychosocial and spiritual needs of patients and their familiesProvide patient and family education regarding disease process, treatment, prognosis, symptom management, and end of life careSupport the continuity of palliative care plans by assisting with discharge planning (in the role of a consultant)Educate healthcare professionals and hospital staffPerform accurate and timely billing of APN servicesServe as a role model for palliative care deliveryEstablish collaborative relationships within and across departments to promote excellent patient careDemonstrate flexible and productive work habits and effective time management skillsParticipate in quality improvement initiatives

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer