Pediatric Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner

Overview

• Provide specialized pediatric palliative care services, including hospice eligibility assessments and symptom management, to patients in diverse settings.
• Conduct in-person and telehealth visits, ensuring high-quality care and adherence to best practices in treatment and documentation.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans for pediatric patients.
• Contribute to the development of training curricula for hospice workers focusing on pediatric care aspects.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient outcomes.
• Utilize evidence-based approaches in patient management and team support activities.
• Coordinate with team physicians and managers to address urgent medical needs of hospice patients.
• Promote effective communication and goal-setting discussions with patients and families.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Perform face-to-face evaluations for hospice eligibility and manage exigent medical care for pediatric hospice patients.
• Provide symptom management and treatment recommendations based on thorough history-taking and examination.
• Support interdisciplinary team members through training and consultation on pediatric hospice care.
• Develop and implement evidence-based policies and procedures for pediatric palliative care services.
• Participate in community outreach and long-term care environments as part of service delivery.
• Utilize Microsoft Word and Excel for documentation and communication purposes.
• Coordinate resources and personnel in an interdisciplinary team environment effectively.
• Engage in non-judgmental interactions with patients and families from diverse backgrounds.

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.
• CPR-BLS certification and valid NYS driver’s license preferred.
• Hospice & Palliative Care certification encouraged within two years of hire.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel for documentation tasks.
• Strong communication, teaching, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours and independently problem-solve.