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MJHS Health System

Non-profit hospital and elder care system

Nurse Practitioner Provider Hospice & Palliative Care

Advanced Practice ProvidersConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNew York, NY, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Master's degree in Nursing and graduation from an approved Nurse Practitioner Program are required.
  • New York State registered nurse licensure and certification as an Adult, Family, Gerontology, or Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner are required.
  • Microsoft Word and Excel skills are required.
  • Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the position.
  • Ability to coordinate resources and personnel in a comprehensive interdisciplinary team environment.
  • Ability to travel within the assigned geographic area to provide patient care.
  • Ability to work non-judgmentally with patients and family members of any culture, religion, socioeconomic background, or lifestyle.
  • Ability to work within an integrated health care team.
  • Ability to demonstrate effective critical thinking skills.
  • Ability to problem-solve independently.

Responsibilities

  • Provide specialist palliative care consultation services as a Nurse Practitioner provider in nursing home, hospital, or community settings.
  • Conduct initial patient consultations in response to referrals and provide follow-up visits as appropriate to the referral questions and the status of the patient and family.
  • Provide symptom management, facilitate goal-setting discussions, and review hospice eligibility.
  • Develop and advance care plans that prevent or mitigate illness burden for patients and families.
  • Conduct patient encounters using specialist palliative care best practices, including history-taking, appropriate examination, care planning, treatment recommendations or implementation, communication, and documentation.
  • Maintain effective communication with referral sources.
  • Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation.
  • Identify personal learning needs and outline a continuing education plan.
  • Demonstrate a professional, courteous, and respectful attitude toward referral sources, healthcare professionals, patients, and family members.
  • Develop quality initiatives and educate staff.
  • Support hospice operations by participating in the provider on-call rotation and performing face-to-face encounters as needed.
  • Perform other clinical or administrative tasks consistent with professional scope of practice, including tasks requested by management.

Desired Qualifications

  • At least one year of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner provider is preferred.
  • Hospice, palliative care, and/or geriatric nursing or Nurse Practitioner experience is preferred.
  • CPR-BLS certification and a valid New York State driver's license are preferred.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care certification is strongly encouraged by the second year of hire.

About the Company

MJHS Health System

Non-profit hospital and elder care system

MJHS Health System is a nonprofit, non-sectarian health care organization that has focused on elderly care since 1875. It has evolved from a traditional nursing home into a large, multi-service health system offering a continuum of elder care on its campus and in the surrounding community. The system operates a multi-service campus on four acres and provides a range of services beyond inpatient care, extending into community-based programs to meet senior health needs. The product is not a single device or app but a coordinated set of medical and support services designed to care for older adults across different settings. Compared with other providers, MJHS stands out through its long history, nonprofit and non-sectarian mission, campus-based infrastructure, and a broad mix of services on site and in the community. The goal is to deliver comprehensive, accessible, and continuous health care and support for the elderly, improving quality of life and health outcomes over time.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1875

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