Nurse Practitioner - Post Acute Cumberland County

MAJOR FUNCTION

To provide palliative services in the hospital setting at IMC- Mullica Hill. The practitioner will be assigned a specific patient load for which they will be responsible. This role will collaborate with our Palliative physicians to assess patients and provide palliative care to best treat our patients. APN will be responsible for developing and providing services for the Palliative Care program. In addition, will work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, case managers, clergy, hospice, and home care to meet the needs of patients with chronic progressive disease or terminal disease. This role reports directly to the physician director for palliative care services at Inspira.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience:

MSN required. Successful completion of advanced practitioner training and certification as a practitioner by an accredited nurse practitioner program and certifying body. Minimum 3 years professional nursing (Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist) in adult health and chronic disease management, pain management and palliative care. Critical Care experience preferred. Experience providing APN care for geriatric clients preferred.

Certification/Licensure:

Current APN and DEA license in NJ. RN license in

NJ, ACLS

preferred, and National Certification in area of specialty. Current advance practice nurse certification preferred

BENEFITS INFORMATION

Click Here to Review Our Great Benefits Offerings Responsibilities include, but not limited to Assess patients Provide palliative care to best treat the patient Define and document patient diagnoses Assure all patients are completely satisfied Patient and family education and management Notate findings and treatment course in patient chart, including follow-up notes ?> At Inspira Health , you'll join with the area's most dedicated and distinguished team to bring quality and compassionate care to our communities. We focus on clinical excellence, providing evidence-based care to help each patient achieve the best possible outcome. The scope and depth of our network can open many doors for your learning and career growth. Our charitable nonprofit health care organization serves communities across southern New Jersey. The network, which traces its roots to 1899, comprises three hospitals, a comprehensive cancer center, sleep medicine, cardiac testing, digestive health and wound care, urgent care, imaging and rehabilitation, and primary and specialty physician practices in Gloucester, Cumberland, Salem and Camden counties. Inspira is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, familial status, disability, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, nationality, sex, gender identity or expression.