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Position Summary: The nurse practitioner is a member of the core interdisciplinary group whose primary function is to provide consultation in palliative care, symptom management and supportive care to meet the needs of the seriously ill patient and family, as requested by the referring physician.# The nurse practitioner will work with the interdisciplinary group who implement the plan of care. Minimum Requirements: Experience: Minimum five years of nursing experience; clinical nursing care in palliative care, geriatrics, and intensive care preferred. Knowledge of/experience of practicing in an interdisciplinary team. Experience in patient education, care planning and management of pain and other symptoms for patients with advanced, serious illness is required. Ability to communicate tactfully, verbally and in writing with department heads, managers, coworkers and patients or family members to resolve problems and negotiate resolutions. Working knowledge of computers/smart devices, internet access, and the ability to navigate a variety of software packages including facility EMRs or other Office-based software such as Outlook, Excel and Word.## Education:# Master#s of Nursing from an accredited university. Certification # Licensure: Licensed to practice in the state of MA; certified as a Clinical Nurse Practitioner. Certification by a national body (ANCC, AANP). ACHPN certification from (or working toward obtaining) the# Hospice Palliative Credentialing Center (HPCC) preferred. NPI, DEA license, Medicare credentials required; existing credentialing with other payers preferred. Reliable transportation, current state driver#s license and automobile insurance. #
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