Nurse Practitioner Position Available In Rockland, New York

Nurse Practitioner 3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars 415 Buena Vista Road, New City, NY 10956 We are looking for a superstar Nurse Practitioner to join our team. You will focus on providing high-quality patient care. Patient care is our highest priority! The priority is not how many billing codes you get into a visit. The priority is helping the patient find the comfort they deserve.

Salary range for this position:

$120000 to $140000

Job Description Summary:

Nurse Practitioner assists the Doctor with the oversight and execution of the medical component of hospice and palliative services. Provides clinical support and education to the palliative multi-disciplinary team. Collaborates with internal and external providers and referral sources to expand service access. The Nurse Practitioner will work within an interdisciplinary team to provide consultation to patients with serious illness who are seeking assistance with advanced symptom management, clarifying goals of care, addressing end-of-life issues and care, and transition planning. While growing our home-based palliative Care Program you may also be asked to assist with hospice patients Responsibilities of Nurse Practitioner will include, though not be limited to: Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illnesses Prescribe all necessary medications and treatments Perform comprehensive physical examinations of patients Develop and implement patient management policies and procedures Facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and medical facilities Communicate with collaborating physicians or specialists regarding patient care The Palliative Nurse Practitioner provides hospice care through the evaluation and assessment of the health history, health promotion, diagnosis of medical conditions, and management of health problems by directing and developing the plan of care, coordinating, and collaborating with patients, families, and other healthcare practitioners. Under the supervision of a physician, the nurse practitioner visits patients, completes physical assessments, performs face-to-face assessments, and evaluates hospice eligibility as assigned in consultation with the hospice interdisciplinary team. Certifies and re-certifies patient eligibility for the Palliative Program in conjunction with the attending physician on a timely basis. Provides clinical support to hospice Multi-Disciplinary team. Consult with primary physicians or specialists as needed regarding the patient’s medical condition. Assume responsibility for the general medical needs of Hospice patients to the extent that the attending physician does not meet the needs, serving as attending physician as needed and when requested by the patient or their representative. Work with attending physician to encourage the fulfillment of their responsibilities. Serves as a liaison between the attending physician and the Palliative Team by obtaining/sharing information about the patient’s plan of care on an ongoing basis. Evaluate the patient’s medical status in the home, outpatient, and inpatient settings based on a visit schedule. Works within the hospice provider team to ensure adequate delivery of care 24/7. Serves on the clinical leadership team. Attends Patient Care Conferences as requested. Provides ongoing community and professional education as it relates to the medical community. Routinely networks with hospital staff to provide educational seminars on hospice. Assists with the design and development of a home-based palliative care program. Supervised the care of palliative care patients in the home-based program for the agency. Serves in a consultative manner to the patient’s attending physician.

Qualifications:

Registered professional nurse licensed to practice as NP in NYS Previous experience in nursing or other medical fields Ability to build rapport with patients Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong leadership qualities. Five years of experience including pain and symptom management experience. Proof of completed

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