Nurse Practitioner - Palliative Care; Per Diem

SUMMARY

As a Nurse Practitioner, your superior interpersonal and empathetic skills, as well as your comprehension of diagnostic procedures greatly assists in managing and delivering quality treatment plans.

STATUS: Per Diem

DEPARTMENT: Palliative Care

LOCATION: Remote

SCHEDULE: Days

ATTRIBUTES

• Experience as an NP in palliative care, hospice or relevant field is required

• Strong customer service and communication skills

• Compassionate, warm and patient focused

• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action

• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision

• Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior

• Patient Care. Provide primarily remote care to palliative care patients, responding to triage needs and more urgent concerns through video visits.

• Patient Satisfaction. Communicate with patients and families with empathy and understanding, providing education, support, and guidance related to their care.

• Care Coordination. Collaborate with the palliative care team to assess patient needs, provide appropriate recommendations, and coordinate care.

• In-Person Coverage. Complete required in-person training and provide occasional in-person coverage for vacation and sick-call needs.

• MS:
  Nursing (Required)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M
- Medium Work
- Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects;
Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• NP
  - Nurse Practitioner Certification
  - New York State Education Department (NYSED)
• RN
  - Registered Nurse
  - New York State Education Department (NYSED)

PAY RANGE: $65.00 - $65.00