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RWJBarnabas Health

Nurse Practitioner-FT Days-Palliative Care APP SBC-Livingston-NJ

RWJBarnabas Health, Livingston, New Jersey, us, 07039


Nurse Practitioner-FT Days-Palliative Care APP SBC-Livingston-NJReq #:0000166119

Category:Nurse Practitioner

Status:Full-Time

Shift:Day

Facility:Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department:Palliative Care APP SBC

Location:

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr, 94 OLD SHORT HILLS RD, LIVINGSTON, NJ 07039

Job Summary:

The Palliative Care Advance Practice Provider will work in a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment to provide palliative care to seriously ill and medical complex patients on the palliative care program.

Job Description-(APN/NP):

Current Licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse in the State of New Jersey.

CDS, DEA, BLS & ACLS Certifications

Required(Physician Assistant):

Current Licensure as a Physician Assistant in the State of New Jersey

CDS, DEA, BLS, ACLS Certifications

Scheduling Requirements:

Full time

Day Shift

37.5 hours/week

Responsibilities included but not limited to:

+ Perform palliative care consultations as requested by the medical staff/referring providers based on established department protocols

+ To conduct thorough assessments including but not limited to history and physical assessment

+ Provide pain and non-pain symptom management

+ Facilitate goals of care and advance care planning conversations

+ Facilitate communication amongst healthcare team members and patients/families

+ Establish a plan of care for palliative care patients based on the physical, emotional, psychosocial and spiritual needs of patients and their families

+ Provide patient and family education regarding disease process, treatment, prognosis, symptom management, and end of life care

+ Support the continuity of palliative care plans by assisting with discharge planning (in the role of a consultant)

+ Educate healthcare professionals and hospital staff

+ Perform accurate and timely billing of APN services

+ Serve as a role model for palliative care delivery

+ Establish collaborative relationships within and across departments to promote excellent patient care

+ Demonstrate flexible and productive work habits and effective time management skills

+ Participate in quality improvement initiatives

Additional Information:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

+ Paid Time Off (PTO)

+ Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

+ Dental and Vision Insurance

+ Retirement Plans

+ Short & Long Term Disability

+ Life & Accidental Death Insurance

+ Tuition Reimbursement

+ Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

+ Wellness Programs

+ Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

+ Discounts through our partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,

high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering

a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer+++

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer