Hospice Nurse Practitioner - Per Diem Palliative Care

Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey; Caldwell (NJ); On-site; USD 142,065 - 202,335; Part time

Job summary

Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey is seeking a Per Diem Nurse Practitioner to join our hospice care team in Essex County. This role involves conducting medical examinations, providing palliative care, and documenting patients' clinical records. Candidates must hold a master’s degree and be nationally certified as an Advanced Practice Nurse.

The ideal candidate should possess at least two years of experience and demonstrate compassion in a hospice setting. The position offers a pay rate of $125 per client visit.

Qualifications

• Graduated from a master's-level program designed for nurse practitioners.
• Certified by the New Jersey Board of Nursing as an Advanced Practice Nurse.
• Minimum of two years' experience as a Nurse Practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient medical examinations and palliative care visits.
• Document visits in the clinical record and required forms.
• Communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Timeliness and professionalism

Effective communication

Compassion towards patients

Team collaboration

Education

Graduation from a master’s-level program for nurse practitioners

Graduate-level pharmacology course

Job description

Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey is seeking a Per Diem Nurse Practitioner to join our hospice care team in Essex County. This role involves conducting medical examinations, providing palliative care, and documenting patients' clinical records. Candidates must hold a master’s degree and be nationally certified as an Advanced Practice Nurse.

The ideal candidate should possess at least two years of experience and demonstrate compassion in a hospice setting. The position offers a pay rate of $125 per client visit.