Career Opportunities with Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey
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We are seeking a Per Diem Nurse Practitioner to work with our hospice patients in Atlantic, Cape May, and possibly Cumberland County. This position is Per Diem, therefore no guaranteed hours.
The Nurse Practitioner will work in accordance with prescribed policies and procedures of the organization including all applicable state and federal regulations and under the general supervision and in conjunction with the Hospice Medical Director. The Advance Practice Nurse is responsible for performing patient medical examinations and palliative care visits relative to the face-to-face encounters required in order to certify patient’s eligibility for the Medicare Hospice Benefit after six (6) months of hospice care. This includes:
- Documenting visits in the patient’s clinical record and the face-to-face encounter on required forms.
- Providing medical care services and palliative care intervention for hospice patients on an as-needed basis.
- Communicating effectively with the Medical Director, Administrator, and the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team.
Basic Qualifications
Education/Training/Certifications:
- Graduation from a master's-level program designed to educate and prepare nurse practitioners/clinical nurse specialists.
- Completion of a graduate level 3-credit course in Pharmacology from a school duly accredited by a national accrediting agency approved by the Board or a pharmacology course of at least 45 hours integrated into the Master’s in Nursing program.
- National certification requires the candidate to successfully pass an examination.
- Currently licensed and nationally certified via the New Jersey Board of Nursing as an Advance Practice Nurse in New Jersey (N.J.A.C. 13:37-7.1).
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation that is insured in accordance with New Jersey requirements.
Skills:
- Provide services in a timely and professional manner in accordance with the bylaws and operational policies and procedures of Hospice, including its Compliance Program.
- Demonstrate and maintain a positive, professional manner, manage time efficiently and effectively, work with a team approach, and act as a role model.
- Develop and maintain effective and positive relationships with the interdisciplinary group, other professionals, and physicians in the community.
- Have an interest in and a sympathetic, compassionate attitude toward caring for patients in a hospice care setting.
- Maintain a professional attitude and demeanor and communicate effectively and courteously with patients, caregivers, colleagues, supervisors, co-workers, and all others.
- Demonstrate optimism, enthusiasm, and willingness to work constructively with other health care team members.
- Interact with all staff in a positive fashion supporting the mission and vision of the organization.
Experience:
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
- Must have an understanding of the hospice program of care.
LSMNJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We care about our team members and the people we serve, so we made the decision to require all employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Only candidates that are vaccinated or willing to be vaccinated will be considered for employment.
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