Inspira Health

Nurse Practitioner - Post Acute Cumberland County

Inspira Health  •  New Jersey (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

MAJOR FUNCTION:

To provide palliative services in the hospital setting at IMC- Mullica Hill. The practitioner will be assigned a specific patient load for which they will be responsible. This role will collaborate with our Palliative physicians to assess patients and provide palliative care to best treat our patients. APN will be responsible for developing and providing services for the Palliative Care program. In addition, will work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, case managers, clergy, hospice, and home care to meet the needs of patients with chronic progressive disease or terminal disease. This role reports directly to the physician director for palliative care services at Inspira.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience:

  • MSN required.
  • Successful completion of advanced practitioner training and certification as a practitioner by an accredited nurse practitioner program and certifying body.
  • Minimum 3 years professional nursing (Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist) in adult health and chronic disease management, pain management and palliative care.
  • Critical Care experience preferred.
  • Experience providing APN care for geriatric clients preferred.

Certification/Licensure:

  • Current APN and DEA license in NJ.
  • RN license in NJ, ACLS preferred, and National Certification in area of specialty.
  • Current advance practice nurse certification preferred

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

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Responsibilities include, but not limited to

  • Assess patients
  • Provide palliative care to best treat the patient
  • Define and document patient diagnoses
  • Assure all patients are completely satisfied
  • Patient and family education and management
  • Notate findings and treatment course in patient chart, including follow-up notes
Inspira Health

About Inspira Health

Inspira Health is a charitable nonprofit health care organization serving communities across southern New Jersey. The system traces its roots to 1899 and comprises three hospitals, two comprehensive cancer centers, eight multi-specialty health centers, and locations throughout South Jersey. These include urgent care; outpatient imaging and rehabilitation; sleep medicine labs; cardiac testing facilities; behavioral health, digestive health and wound care centers; home care and hospice; and more than 35 primary and specialty physician practices in Gloucester, Cumberland, Salem, Camden and Atlantic counties.

Together with our medical staff of more than 1,200 physicians and other health care providers, we provide evidence-based care to help each patient achieve the best possible outcome. Our clinical and support staffs are focused on providing quality care in a safe environment for every patient. And we understand that to provide excellent care to our patients, we must also be sensitive to the needs of their families. The love and support of family can comfort and strengthen patients while aiding the healing process.

In support of our mission to improve the lives of all we serve, the leadership and staff of Inspira Health are dedicated to clinical and service excellence. However, as a leading regional health network, we are committed to doing more than just that. We believe our organization must become a source of inspiration, encouraging everyone to lead healthier lives. This can only be achieved by working together with our communities; by bringing vital services to the towns and neighborhoods we serve; and partnering with like-minded organizations to create a culture throughout our region that fosters good health for everyone.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Mullica Hill, NJ
Year Founded
Unknown
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