Job Information
RWJBarnabas Health Nurse Practitioner in LIVINGSTON, New Jersey
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