Pediatric Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner

Pediatric Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner Overview

• The Pediatric Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner provides specialized care to pediatric patients requiring hospice and palliative services.
• Conduct in-person and telehealth visits, ensuring comprehensive and compassionate care delivery.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective care plans.
• Provide training and support to hospice teams on pediatric care practices.
• Utilize evidence-based approaches for symptom management and communication strategies.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and curriculum development for pediatric hospice care.
• Ensure compliance with best practices in history-taking, examination, treatment planning, and documentation.
• Maintain accountability and demonstrate effective critical thinking in patient care.

Pediatric Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Perform face-to-face evaluations for hospice eligibility and exigent medical care management.
• Coordinate with team physicians and managers to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Provide direct care and support to clinicians using evidence-based practices.
• Assist in staffing pediatric palliative care consultation services as needed.
• Develop and implement teaching curricula for pediatric hospice care.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary team training and support initiatives.
• Participate in quality improvement projects to enhance care delivery standards.
• Utilize Microsoft Word and Excel for documentation and reporting purposes.

Pediatric Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner Job Requirements

• Master’s degree in nursing and completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience, with 4 years preferred.
• New York State RN licensure and Certified Nurse Practitioner certification required.
• CPR-BLS certification and valid NYS Driver's license preferred.
• Hospice & Palliative Care certification encouraged within 2 years of hire.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel for documentation purposes.
• Strong communication, teaching, and organizational skills essential.
• Ability to work effectively within an integrated healthcare team.