Hospice Nurse Practitioner (NP)

parkerinstitute; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Jewish Institute Comprehensive Community Hospice is seeking a dedicated full-time Nurse Practitioner to join our team. The Hospice NP will provide nursing care to terminally ill patients, support families in home care and bereavement, and collaborate with the hospice team to deliver compassionate end-of-life care.

This on-site role emphasizes empathy, professional nursing practice, and the use of EMR to determine hospice eligibility, ensuring comfort, dignity, and quality of life for

Qualifications

• Current New York State license as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Degree from an accredited NP program.
• 1+ years of experience as an NP.
• Previous hospice or home care experience is a plus.
• Able to use computer technology and EMR in the field.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to terminally ill hospice patients.
• Assist and support families in home care and bereavement.
• Determine initial and continued eligibility for hospice services.
• Work as part of the hospice team to deliver compassionate care.

Skills

Hospice care

Home visits

EMR access

Empathy

Education

Licensed NY NP

Accredited NP program

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Hospice Nurse Practitioner

Full-Time

Parker Jewish Institute Comprehensive Community Hospice is seeking dedicated and compassionate full-time Nurse Practitioner to join our team. We want to speak with naturally caring, empathetic NPs who are focused on providing the best quality of end-of- life care possible for every patient. The Hospice Nurse Practitioner will be able to provide nursing care to the terminally ill Hospice patient, provide assistance and understanding to the family in the home care situation and in time of bereavement, and work as a member of the Hospice team in providing Hospice care.

Community and Inpatient Hospice at Parker Jewish Institute provides comfort, relief, and peace of mind to individuals with advanced or life-limiting illness and their families. We are an intimate and unique not-for-profit program that provides personalized care to ensure the comfort, enhance the quality of life, and preserve the dignity of our patients. Your role will be to ensure these needs are met by conducting encounters with our patients to determine their initial and continued eligibility for hospice services.

About Parker Jewish Institute

The Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation, conveniently located on the Queens-Nassau County border in New Hyde Park, New York, is a non-profit health care facility that offers inpatient programs such as sub-acute/short term rehabilitation, long-term care and nursing home care, as well as community health services encompassing certified home health care and a comprehensive community hospice program that serves terminally ill patients in their own homes or in nursing facilities, including Parker's nursing home.

Quality care means hiring quality people, and Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation has a longstanding reputation for excellence and innovation in resident and patient care.

The Parker Experience

• Friendly, collaborative team environment and exciting career growth opportunities providing an opportunity to learn, grow and have an impact on the overall results
• Excellent training and clinical education
• Accessible via public transportation
• Free parking on-site for all staff
• On-site cafeteria offering breakfast and lunch
• Full Benefits for Full-Time and Part-Time staff include Health Insurance, 401k, Vacation, Holiday and Sick Time

Position Qualifications

• Current New York State license as a Nurse Practitioner (NP)
• Degree from an accredited NP program
• 1+ years of experience as an NP
• Previous experience in hospice or home care a plus
• Able to use computer technology and electronic medical records in the field
• Access to reliable transportation and willing to conduct home visits