Nurse Practitioner – Palliative Care – Manhattan – 10hr Days, 8a-6p – ACHPN Cert required

Job Responsibilities:

• Plans and organizes care to meet individual patient needs and to ensure appropriate clinical resource utilization per protocols pathways and other means
• Monitors and trends the cost effectiveness of the position particularly as it relates to the efficiency and performance indicators established for the service
• Assists in the preparation implementation and evaluation of research protocols when applicable
• Works collaboratively with nursing and other disciplines in the development and implementation of clinical studies within the area of expertise
• Uses evidence based health care literature to advise and support appropriate practice changes within the designated service
• Participates in the development and monitoring of patient outcomes per established practice protocols for purposes of quality and performance improvement
• Serves as a clinical expert and resource for the education of peers and other health professionals
• Maintains current expertise in area of practice
• Promotes own professional growth and development in clinical and managerial role
• Considers needs and behaviors of specific patient age and cultural groups in all patient care
• Evaluates treatment and health care plans for effectiveness and modifies per clinical standards and practice protocols
• Practices as a member of the allied health staff according to the rules and regulations of the Medical Staff and bylaws as outlined in the delineation of privileges
• Prescribes medical equipment devices physical and occupational therapy and home health services per practice protocol
• Prescribes in patient and discharge medications according to New York State law including controlled substances with DEA authorization
• Works collaboratively with the attending physician consulting physician s and other disciplines to identify develop and implement an appropriate plan of care that maximizes individual patient/family preference and enhances quality access and cost effective outcomes
• Formulates the plan of care along with the attending physician patient and family based on expected goals of care and length of stay
• Orders customary laboratory radiological and diagnostic studies per practice protocols differentiates between normal/abnormal findings and follows protocols for abnormal findings which may include referral to consulting physicians per customary pattern of the attending MD or with the collaborating physician
• Performs complete health history physical examination and psychosocial assessment of patients within the designated practice or clinical unit
• Functions as a respectful member of the health care team
• Participates in designated activities related to professional nursing standards and regulations of relevant outside agencies
• Demonstrates knowledge of the organizations Service Standards and incorporates them into the performance of responsibilities
• Facilitates the continuity of care across the continuum of services e g home care other facilities appointments with MDs etc
• Provides consultation about the therapeutic regimen to the nursing staff responsible for the patients care in the hospital setting
• Works collaboratively with nursing leadership to ensure timely communications with the nursing staff
• Works collaboratively with the attending physician to maintain timely and appropriate communication with family members housestaff other disciplines and ancillary services
• Participates in the development and revision of interdisciplinary and nursing standards patient and family education materials as relevant to area of practice and expertise
• Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team including the attending physician to develop and implement the therapeutic plan of care for a group of patients and ensure communication with family members