Palliative Care NP: Patient-Centered Leader

John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center; Tinton Falls (NJ); On-site; USD 141,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center is seeking a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary team. The APN provides patient-centered care, collaborates with physicians, and leads efforts to improve quality and outcomes in serious illness.

Required qualifications include an NP master’s/doctorate from an NLN/AACN program, NJ NP license, prescriptive authority, and BLS, with NJ regulations guiding practice.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate from NLN/AACN accredited NP program.
• Current, unrestricted NJ RN license.
• Current, unrestricted NJ Advanced Practice Nurse license.
• National NP certification (AANP/ANCC).
• Prescriptive authority in New Jersey (CDS and DEA).
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Active National Provider Identifier (NPI).
• Collaborative practice agreement with staff physician in place.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and/or Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents history and physical assessments for appropriate age groups.
• Orders, performs, and interprets labs and diagnostic tests with physicians.
• Manages general medical/surgical conditions with current knowledge.
• Prescribes medications safely under NJ regulations with patient education.
• Promotes APN practice recognition through conferences and publications.
• Provides patient- and family-centered care and education.
• Adheres to nursing protocols, standards, and quality indicators.
• Applies evidence-based medicine to improve care practices and outcomes.
• Plans transitions of care considering resources, cost, safety, and self-management.
• Mentors APNs and precepts students; participates in educational programs.

Skills

Excellent written/verbal communication

Collaborative practice with staff

NPI active

Prescriptive authority in NJ

Proven patient care experience

MS Office / Google Suite

BLS certification

NJ RN license

APN license (NJ)

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in NLN/AACN NP program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center is seeking a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary team. The APN provides patient-centered care, collaborates with physicians, and leads efforts to improve quality and outcomes in serious illness.

Required qualifications include an NP master’s/doctorate from an NLN/AACN program, NJ NP license, prescriptive authority, and BLS, with NJ regulations guiding practice.