Nurse Practitioner Palliative Care

A hospital in Rockland County, NY is currently seeking a licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join their hospice team. In this role, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) will work collaboratively with the Physician team in the Oncology Department to provide palliative care to patients.

About the Opportunity:

• Shifts: Days
  
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
  
• Hours: 8am to 4:30pm
  
• Setting: Inpatient
  
• Specialty: Hospice/Oncology
  

Responsibilities:

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) will:

• Manage pain and other symptoms through pharmacological intervention and non-pharmacological intervention
• Provide educational support to patients and families through diagnosis, prognosis, and care options
• Facilitate and advance care planning discussions and help patients express goals of care
• Perform other duties, as needed

Qualifications:

• NYS Nurse Practitioner (NP) license
• Experience in an Oncology, Hospice, and/or Palliative Care role/setting

Desired Skills:

• CHPN
• Working knowledge of Epic EMRs