What are the responsibilities and job description for the Per-Diem Hospice Nurse Practitioner position at LilyCare Hospice?
We are seeking a compassionate Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our team and provide required face-to-face visits to our patients in the hospice setting as needed. At LilyCare Hospice, we provide high-quality hospice care to individuals in the comfort of their own homes, as well as in long term care and assisted living facilities. Our dedicated team of healthcare professionals works tirelessly to ensure that our patients and their families experience peace, comfort, and dignity at every stage of care.
Job Overview:
As a Per Diem Nurse Practitioner in our hospice team, you will provide care primarily through face-to-face patient interactions, building trusted relationships with patients and their families during a critical time.
Pay: $150.00 per visit
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary hospice team members, including physicians, nurses, social workers, and chaplains.
- Communicate with patients’ families to ensure understanding and support in care decisions.
- Educate patients and families on hospice care options, expectations, and available resources.
- Document patient interactions and progress in the electronic health record (EHR).
Qualifications:
- Strong clinical and diagnostic skills with an emphasis on compassionate patient care.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support patients and families during a challenging time.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for travel to patient homes or facilities.
- New Jersey Nurse Practitioner License
- Hospice experience preferred
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $150.00 per hour
License/Certification:
- New Jersey Nurse Practitioner License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Florham Park, NJ 07932 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $150