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Salary: 105,105.00-156,760.50 USD

Facility: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: Yes

Work Schedule: Days

Hours: 7:00am to 3:00pm/8:00am to 4:00pm

Summary:

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) functions as a member of an inter-professional team to provide comprehensive health assessment, diagnosis and treatment of individuals with acute, sub-acute and advanced illness. APP provides medical care in support of professional medical staff. The palliative care APP will ensure that all dimensions of patient and family care (physical, emotional, social, practical, and spiritual and information) are considered, to assess and address these needs in accordance with the wishes of patient and family/caregivers, in collaboration with other members of the multidisciplinary team. The APP will contribute to teaching as requested. APP additionally provides a variety of medical services to patients in accordance with established laws and procedures. Works cooperatively with other health professionals under the direct supervision of a physician. APP will, as directed, review EPIC reports to screen for patients who would be appropriate for palliative care consultation.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

+ Graduate of an accredited RN program, MSN in Nurse Practitioner required, specialty area of Adult Acute Care preferred

+ Current NP license in the State of New York required

+ BCLS validation

-or-

+ Graduate of an approved NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants), CAHEA (Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the AMA)

+ BCLS validation

EXPERIENCE

+ Three (3) years experience as a Nurse Practitioner or PA preferred

+ Advanced content knowledge in palliative care and hospice

+ Certification in CPR and annual re-certification required

+ ACLS certification preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills

+ Strong organizational skills

+ Computer skills

+ Knowledge of Home Care and Hospice services

+ Knowledge of community resources

WORKING CONDITIONS:

+ Frequent sitting, standing and walking

+ Visual and auditory acuity are essential

+ Works in office setting and patient care units throughout facility

+ Exposure to infectious diseases and uses appropriate personal protective equipment

+ Working hours are varied, works beyond normal working hours, weekend coverage as necessary

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