Overview:

Come Join a Dynamic Team!

Advanced Practice Nurse, Palliative Care

VNA Health Group is is moving healthcare forward.  We are looking for an Advanced Practice Nurse, Palliative Care to join our team in Essex County.   The APN, Palliative Care will be responsible  for ensuring delivery of high quality care practices in the treatment of symptoms and promoting the highest quality of life for recently diagnosed patients with advanced or chronic serious illness. 

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Responsibilities:

Principal Responsibilities:

Supports organization’s mission by striving for excellence in all aspects of his/her job with a focus on positive interpersonal relationship with co-workers

Assesses, diagnoses and develops appropriate plan of care to treat palliative care patients  in a coordinated fashion

Serves as a liaison for care coordination across VNA continuum for patients with chronic complex illness

Acts as an agency representative with patients and their families as well as with other health agencies, groups and organizations

Adheres to agency infection control and safety policies

Adheres to the organization’s policy in regards to absenteeism and appearance

Able to provide care in hospital, facilities and homes.

Qualifications:

Job Competencies & Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Nursing required from an NLN accredited program

Licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) in NJ with prescriptive authority; maintain a CDS and DEA

National certification as an Adult, Geriatric or Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner

1-2 years of APN experience preferred

Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills

Strong computer skills

Working Conditions/Physical Demand: Working indoors/outdoors with Client/Customer contact and clinical equipment and use of phone and computer; valid driver’s license and automobile insurance

EEOC:

VNA Health Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.