Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Hospice & Palliative Care

Join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families facing life-limiting conditions!

At MJHS, we are a leading not-for-profit health system serving the Greater New York area. We provide a wide range of health services, including home care, hospice, and palliative care for both adults and children, alongside rehabilitation and nursing care. Our dedication extends to advancing understanding of palliative care through the MJHS Institute for Innovation and Palliative Care.

Our innovative hospice and palliative care programs play a vital role in easing the burdens associated with managing serious illnesses.

Your Role:
• Deliver high-quality, compassionate NP services to pediatric patients enrolled in hospice. You will also support pediatric palliative care consultations as part of MJHS Hospice and Palliative Care.
• Engage with patients in community settings, and occasionally provide consultation in long-term care environments or hospitals.
• Conduct in-person and telehealth visits, ensuring patient-centered care.
• Implement comfort care aligned with best practices, which includes patient history-taking, thorough examinations, care planning, treatment recommendations, communication, and documentation.
• As a hospice NP, you will coordinate closely with the team physician and manager, conducting face-to-face evaluations for hospice eligibility and managing the care of patients in need of urgent medical attention.
• Contribute to training for the hospice team, offering support for interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Play a key role in developing a teaching curriculum focused on pediatric aspects of hospice care to enhance the skills of our hospice workers.
• Utilize an evidence-based approach in both direct care and support to other clinicians while adhering to relevant materials and policies.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives as needed.

Qualifications:
• Master's degree in nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• At least 1 year of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner preferred.
• Experience in a specialist-level palliative care team or hospice setting is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in pediatric nursing or as a pediatric Nurse Practitioner is highly desirable.
• Current NYS NP License (Certified Pediatric, Family, or Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner).
• CPR-BLS certification.
• Valid driver's license and access to a car.
• Hospice & Palliative Care certification is encouraged by your second year of employment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Flexibility to work hours that meet the needs of the position.
• Adept at coordinating resources and personnel in a comprehensive, interdisciplinary team environment.
• Willingness to travel within the agency's geographic territory as required.
• Strong communication, teaching, and listening skills.
• Cultural competency to work non-judgmentally with diverse patients and families.
• A commitment to accountability and excellence.
• Excellent organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Why MJHS? We offer the chance to make a real impact in a rewarding field, with support from a dedicated team and the opportunity for professional growth. Come be a part of our mission!