Nurse Practitioner Palliative Care
New York, New York, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician Assistant
Specialty Hospice/Palliative Medicine
Salary $135,000 – $145,000 yearly
Degree Required MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Suffern, New York, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 10/24/24
A hospital in Rockland County is currently seeking a licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join their hospice team. In this role, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) will work collaborative with the physician team in the oncology department to provide palliative care to patients.

About the Opportunity:
Specialty: Hospice/Oncology
Shifts: Days
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 to 4:30 PM
Setting: Inpatient

Responsibilities:

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) will:
  • Works closely with physician in the hospital's hematology/oncology team
  • 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
  • Faciliate advance care planning discussions and help patients express goals of care
  • Perform other duties, as needed
Job Qualifications:
  • NYS licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP)
  • Experience as an NP in Oncology, hospice or palliative care
Desired Skills:
  • EPIC EMR experience preferred
  • CHPN is a plus