What are the responsibilities and job description for the Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner Central Region Home-based position at Hackensack Meridian Health?
The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) utilizes a patient-centered coordinated care model, demonstrating competencies in leadership, direct clinical practice, consultation/collaboration, coaching/guiding, research, and ethical decision-making. The APN works collaboratively with the practice/hospital team to assess, plan, and implement care for individuals with health and safety needs. Palliative/hospice experience preferred
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications
Education:
- Must hold a Master's or Doctorate degree from an NLN/AACN accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
Licensure & Certifications:
- Current, unrestricted NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
- Current, unrestricted NJ Advanced Practice Nurse License.
- National board certification as a Nurse Practitioner from the AANP or ANCC.
- Valid prescriptive authority in New Jersey, including active CDS and DEA registrations.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Proven experience in a relevant patient care setting.
- A collaborative practice agreement with a staff physician must be in place.
- Active National Provider Identifier (NPI).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with computer platforms, including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite.
- A demonstrated commitment to maintaining clinical competencies through ongoing education and practice.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certifications:
- Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.