Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner Central Region Home-based

The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) 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.

• 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.

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