MJHS · 1 week ago
NP Provider Hospice & Palliative Care (Pediatric)
Elmhurst, NY, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expMJHS is a healthcare organization seeking a Pediatric NP Provider for their Hospice and Palliative Care services. The role involves providing specialized care for pediatric patients in various settings, including hospice and palliative care consultations, while also contributing to the training and support of the interdisciplinary team.
Health Care
Responsibilities
He/she will provide NP-appropriate service to patients enrolled in hospice and may also assist in staffing pediatric palliative care consultation services that function as a program of MJHS Hospice and Palliative Care
He/she may work in a community, long-term care environment, or hospital
He/she has specialist skills in symptom management, communication including goal setting discussions, and hospice eligibility review, and he/she may work independently or as part of a treatment team
In all settings, he/she will provide in-person visits or telehealth visits, as appropriate. Care will consistently comport with best practices, including history-taking, appropriate examination, formulation and care planning, treatment recommendation or implementation, communication, and documentation
In the role as hospice NP, he/she will coordinate with the team physician and manager and will be responsible for face-to-face evaluations for hospice eligibility, and the assessment and management of hospice patients in need of exigent medical care
He/she will also contribute to the training of the hospice team, providing support for the interdisciplinary team, as needed
He/she will also help build a teaching curriculum on pediatric aspects of hospice care that will be of use to our hospice workers who are engaged in pediatric care through cross coverage or for when young adolescents are incorporated into adult hospice teams
In providing both direct care and support to other clinicians, the NP will use an evidence-based approach to management and to the use of materials and policies/procedures
Other activities related to quality improvement projects may also be required, as appropriate
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in nursing and graduate of an approved Nurse Practitioner Program required
License/Certification: NYS Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP)
CPR-BLS
Valid NYS Driver's license
Microsoft Word and Excel
Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the position
Ability to coordinate the resources and personnel involved in a comprehensive interdisciplinary team environment
Possess teaching, communication, and listening skills
Ability to work non-judgmentally with patient / family members of any culture, religion, socio-economic background, or lifestyle
A high degree of accountability
Excellent communication, listening, and organizational skills
Ability to work within an integrated health care team
Ability to demonstrate effective critical thinking skills
Ability to problem solve independently
Preferred
Minimum of 1-year clinical experience as a NP provider preferred
Pediatric RN or NP experience strongly preferred
Prior experience working as a member of a specialist-level palliative care team or working in a hospice environment preferred
Hospice & Palliative Care certification strongly encouraged by year 2 of hire
Benefits
$15,000 Sign-On Bonus
Student Loan Assistance
Company
MJHS
MJHS provides home care and nursing care for elders and children.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Wagner
President & CEO
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