Palliative Nurse Practitioner

Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey; Egg Harbor Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 23,062; Part time

Job summary

Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey is seeking a Per Diem Palliative Nurse Practitioner to provide hospice care in Egg Harbor Township. This position allows flexibility with your schedule, focusing on patient medical examinations and palliative care interventions. Candidates must possess relevant master's-level education, New Jersey licensure, and have a compassionate approach to caring for patients in a hospice setting. The compensation is $125.00 per client visit.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a master's-level program designed for nurse practitioners.
• Completion of a pharmacology course as per New Jersey Board of Nursing requirements.
• Currently licensed as an Advance Practice Nurse in New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical examinations and palliative care visits.
• Document visits and provide medical care services.
• Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary team members.

Skills

Compassionate attitude toward hospice care

Effective communication skills

Team collaboration

Optimism and enthusiasm

Education

Graduation from a master's-level program

Graduate level course in Pharmacology

National certification as an Advance Practice Nurse

Job description

Career Opportunities with Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey

We are seeking a Per Diem Palliative Nurse Practitioner to work with our hospice patients in Atlantic County. This position is Per Diem, therefore no guaranteed hours, but offers the flexibility to work with your schedule!

Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner will work in accordance with prescribed policies and procedures of the organization including all applicable state and federal regulations. Under the general supervision and in conjunction with the Hospice Medical Director, the Nurse Practitioner will perform patient medical examinations and palliative care visits to certify patient eligibility for the Medicare Hospice Benefit after six months of hospice care. The Nurse Practitioner will document visits in the clinical record and required forms, provide medical care services and palliative care intervention for hospice patients as needed, and communicate effectively with the Medical Director, Administrator and the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a master's-level program designed to educate and prepare nurse practitioners or clinical nurse specialists.
• Completion of a graduate level 3-credit course in Pharmacology from a school duly accredited by a national accrediting agency approved by the Board or a pharmacology course of at least 45 hours integrated into the Master’s in Nursing program.
• National certification requires the candidate to successfully pass an examination.
• Currently licensed and nationally certified via the New Jersey Board of Nursing as an Advance Practice Nurse in New Jersey.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation that is insured in accordance with New Jersey requirements.
• Interest in and a sympathetic, compassionate attitude toward caring for patients in a hospice care setting.
• Maintains a professional attitude and demeanor and is able to communicate effectively and relate courteously and cooperatively with patients, caregivers, colleagues, supervisors, co-workers and all others.
• Demonstrates optimism, enthusiasm and willingness to work constructively with other health care team members and reflects concern for the wellbeing of patients and employees.
• Interacts with all staff in a positive fashion supporting the mission and vision of the organization.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Understanding of the hospice program of care.

LSMNJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Nurse Practitioner is paid on a per client visit rate at $125.00.