NP Provider Hospice & Palliative Care (Pediatric)

Metropolitan Jewish Health System, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$15,000 Sign-On Bonus

Student Loan Assistance

Job summary

A healthcare organization in New York is seeking a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner for hospice and palliative care. The role involves providing specialized care to pediatric patients, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to staff training. Candidates should have a Master's degree in nursing, NP certification, and experience in pediatric care. The position offers flexibility and supports the development of educational programs in pediatric hospice care. A sign-on bonus or student loan assistance is available.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing and graduate of an approved Nurse Practitioner program required.
• Minimum of 1‑year clinical experience as a NP provider preferred.
• Pediatric RN or NP experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide NP‑appropriate service to hospice patients.
• Assist in pediatric palliative care consultation services.
• Coordinate face-to-face evaluations for hospice eligibility.

Skills

Symptom management

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Flexibility

Teaching skills

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

NYS Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

$15,000 Sign-On Bonus or Student Loan Assistance!

The Pediatric NP Provider Hospice/Palliative Care has two primary responsibilities.

• He/she will provide NP‑appropriate service to patients enrolled in hospice and may also assist in staffing pediatric palliative care consultation services that function as a program of MJHS Hospice and Palliative Care.
• He/she may work in a community, long‑term care environment, or hospital.
• He/she has specialist skills in symptom management, communication including goal‑setting discussions, and hospice eligibility review, and he/she may work independently or as part of a treatment team.
• In all settings, he/she will provide in‑person visits or telehealth visits, as appropriate. Care will consistently comport with best practices, including history‑taking, appropriate examination, formulation and care planning, treatment recommendation or implementation, communication, and documentation.
• In the role as hospice NP, he/she will coordinate with the team physician and manager and will be responsible for face‑to‑face evaluations for hospice eligibility, and the assessment and management of hospice patients in need of exigent medical care.
• He/she will also contribute to the training of the hospice team, providing support for the interdisciplinary team, as needed.
• He/she will also help build a teaching curriculum on pediatric aspects of hospice care that will be of use to our hospice workers who are engaged in pediatric care through cross coverage or for when young adolescents are incorporated into adult hospice teams.
• In providing both direct care and support to other clinicians, the NP will use an evidence‑based approach to management and to the use of materials and policies/procedures.
• Other activities related to quality improvement projects may also be required, as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing and graduate of an approved Nurse Practitioner program required.
• License/Certification: NYS Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP).
• Minimum of 1‑year clinical experience as a NP provider preferred.
• Pediatric RN or NP experience strongly preferred.
• Prior experience working as a member of a specialist‑level palliative care team or working in a hospice environment preferred.
• CPR‑BLS.
• Valid NYS Driver's license.
• Hospice & Palliative Care certification strongly encouraged by year 2 of hire.
• Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency.
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the position.
• Ability to coordinate the resources and personnel involved in a comprehensive interdisciplinary team environment.
• Possess teaching, communication, and listening skills.
• Ability to work non-judgmentally with patient / family members of any culture, religion, socio-economic background, or lifestyle.
• A high degree of accountability.
• Excellent communication, listening, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work within an integrated health care team.
• Ability to demonstrate effective critical thinking skills.
• Ability to problem solve independently.