Nurse Practitioner-Pd

Overview

Practicing in our dedicated, 12 bed Hospice Inpatient Center at Mercy Medical Center opening in the fall 2018, the Hospice Nurse Practitioner will provide direct care to patients with terminal illness, perform assessments, history and physicals, and work closely with all members of our interdisciplinary team. This role will assist the Medical Director and hospice physician staff with the oversight and management of hospice patients and their caregivers and serve as a resource for clinical staff.

Job Details

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of hospice concepts, philosophy, policies and procedures and will be computer literate with Microsoft Office and Hospice software experience.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current NYS license and registration as a Nurse Practitioner

• Unrestricted federal DEA registration and DEA registration number

• Graduate of a Master's Degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program

• Minimum 2 years of experience in oncology, hospice, home health care or medical/surgical nursing.

• Prior experience caring for terminally ill patients and providing care in home and institutional settings

Salary Range

USD $65.00 - USD $78.00 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job, and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.