MJHS · 1 week ago
NP Provider Hospice & Palliative Care (Pediatric)
MJHS is a healthcare provider specializing in hospice and palliative care. The Pediatric NP Provider will deliver specialized care to patients enrolled in hospice, assist in pediatric palliative care consultations, and work collaboratively with treatment teams to ensure high-quality care and support for patients and families.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Provide NP-appropriate service to patients enrolled in hospice and assist in staffing pediatric palliative care consultation services
Work in community, long-term care environment, or hospital; provide in-person visits or telehealth visits as appropriate
Coordinate with the team physician and manager for face-to-face evaluations for hospice eligibility and manage hospice patients in need of medical care
Contribute to the training of the hospice team and provide support for the interdisciplinary team
Help build a teaching curriculum on pediatric aspects of hospice care for hospice workers engaged in pediatric care
Use an evidence-based approach to management and the use of materials and policies/procedures
Participate in quality improvement projects 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