DescriptionHospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties is seeking a
full-time Nurse Practitioner to join our team.As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the
Nurse Practitioner will provide meaningful, end-of-life care where it matters most-at home, in nursing facilities, and at our Kaplan Family Hospice Residence.
You'll be joining a dynamic group of NPs and physicians in a collaborative environment where your voice matters. The work of a hospice Nurse Practitioner is impactful and gratifying. This is the kind of medicine you've always dreamed of practicing.
Practice with purpose. Work with heart.Schedule: M-F, 8:30am to 4:30pm. One (1) weekend on call per month. One (1) to two (2) holidays on-call per year.Responsibilities may include:- Conducting in-home patient visits for symptom management, collaboration of care, goals of care discussion, assessment of complex wounds, and evaluation of eligibility for hospice benefits.
- In collaboration with the medical director and intake nursing staff, reviewing clinical documents to determine eligibility and terminal diagnosis.
- Serving as the agency's on-call provider, which includes advising nursing staff on symptom management, prescribing medications including controlled substances, and completing death certificates.
- Serving as a clinical expert to nursing and other staff.
- Participating in community education and outreach.
RequirementsEducation, Skills & Experience:- MS Nurse Practitioner or DNP Doctorate Nurse Practitioner with NYS license and national certification.
- Must hold a current NY State RN license.
- DEA license to prescribe controlled substances in New York State.
- Current State of New York driver's license and automobile insurance.
- Two (2) years of Nurse Practitioner experience, preferably in primary care or home health.
- Strong preference will be given to candidates with hospice experience and certification.
