NP - Palliative Care (Multi Location)

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Tinton Falls (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is seeking a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to join our interdisciplinary team.

The NP will provide patient-centered care, lead symptom management, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and support staff to assess, plan, and implement care for patients with complex health and safety needs. Preferred candidates have board certification as NP, NJ NP/APN license, prescriptive authority, BLS, ACLS, and ongoing commitment to clinical excellence through

Qualifications

• Must hold Master’s or Doctorate in NLN/AACN accredited NP program.
• Current NJ Registered Nurse license (RN).
• Current NJ Advanced Practice Nurse license (APN).
• National NP board certification (AANP or ANCC).
• Prescriptive authority in NJ (CDS and DEA).
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered, palliative/hospice care.
• Collaborate with practice/hospital team to assess, plan, and implement care.
• Demonstrate leadership, coaching, and ethical decision-making in care delivery.
• Maintain and advance clinical competencies through ongoing education and practice.

Skills

Clinical experience

Collaborative practice

NPI active

Communication skills

MS Office/Google Suite

Lifelong learning

Education

NP degree (MSN or DNP)

NJ RN License

NJ APN License

NP board certification (AANP/ANCC)

Prescriptive authority (CDS/DEA)

BLS (AHA)

Tools

ACLS certification

Job description

The Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner utilizes a patient-centered coordinated care model, demonstrating competencies in leadership, direct clinical practice, consultation/collaboration, coaching/guiding, research, and ethical decision-making. The APN works collaboratively with the practice/hospital team to assess, plan, and implement care for individuals with health and safety needs. Palliative/hospice experience preferred

Required Qualifications

• Education:
  • Must hold a Master's or Doctorate degree from an NLN/AACN accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Licensure & Certifications:
  • Current, unrestricted NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
  • Current, unrestricted NJ Advanced Practice Nurse License.
  • National board certification as a Nurse Practitioner from the AANP or ANCC.
  • Valid prescriptive authority in New Jersey, including active CDS and DEA registrations.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Proven experience in a relevant patient care setting.
  • A collaborative practice agreement with a staff physician must be in place.
  • Active National Provider Identifier (NPI).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency with computer platforms, including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite.
  • A demonstrated commitment to maintaining clinical competencies through ongoing education and practice.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications:
  • Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.