Advanced Practice Nurse

The primary purpose of the Supervising Advanced Practice Nurse for Palliative Care is to provide a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment, contributes professional and clinical nursing expertise to nursing units and/or patient
population to ensure the delivery of high quality nursing care. Scope of practice will encompass:
‐ Expert clinical practice
‐ Consultation
‐ Education/Coach to patients, families and other health care professionals
‐ Collaboration
‐ Patient Advocacy
‐ Leadership/Mentorship clinical, professional and system‐wide
Specifically, the advanced practice nurse with a palliative care specialty will provide consultative services.

The primary purpose of the Supervising Advanced Practice Nurse for Palliative Care is to provide a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment, contributes professional and clinical nursing expertise to nursing units and/or patient
population to ensure the delivery of high quality nursing care. Scope of practice will encompass:
‐ Expert clinical practice
‐ Consultation
‐ Education/Coach to patients, families and other health care professionals
‐ Collaboration
‐ Patient Advocacy
‐ Leadership/Mentorship clinical, professional and system‐wide
Specifically, the advanced practice nurse with a palliative care specialty will provide consultative services.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirementslisted below must be representative of the knowledge,skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Certified as an Advanced Practice Nurse in the State of New Jersey. Three (3) years of nursing experience in Emergency Department,
Critical Care, Medical/Surgical or Perioperative servicesrequired. One (1) year of experience as an Advanced Practice Nurse in Emergency,Critical Care, Adult or Family Medicine preferred. Must have, or obtain within one (1) year of date of hire, Advanced Certified Hospital
and Palliative Nurse (ACHPN) Board Certification. AHA BLS (CPR) Certification required. Credential required: Licensed as an Advanced Practice Nurse in the State of NJ, ACHPN, AHA BLS certification Primary source verification: NJ Division of Consumer Affairs, Board of Nursing, University Hospital's designated Background Check Company.