[Hiring] Nurse Practitioner - Palliative Care @Rochester Regional Health

Role Description

As a Nurse Practitioner, your superior interpersonal and empathetic skills, as well as your comprehension of diagnostic procedures greatly assists in managing and delivering quality treatment plans.

Qualifications

• Experience as an NP in palliative care, hospice or relevant field is required
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Compassionate, warm and patient focused
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior

Responsibilities

• Provide primarily remote care to palliative care patients, responding to triage needs and more urgent concerns through video visits.
• Communicate with patients and families with empathy and understanding, providing education, support, and guidance related to their care.
• Collaborate with the palliative care team to assess patient needs, provide appropriate recommendations, and coordinate care.
• Complete required in-person training and provide occasional in-person coverage for vacation and sick-call needs.

Education

• MS: Nursing (Required)

Licenses / Certifications

• NP - Nurse Practitioner Certification - New York State Education Department (NYSED)
• RN - Registered Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)

Physical Requirements

• M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.
• For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.
• Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

Pay Range

• $65.00 - $65.00

City

• Rochester

Postal Code

• 14625

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.