Remote Telephonic Care Nurse, Per Diem

Overview

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation's top‑ranked medical schools. For 175 years, NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history and enrich the lives of countless people. An integral part of NYU Langone Health, the Grossman School of Medicine at its core is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care.

At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Telephonic Care Nurse, Per Diem.

This 100% remote position is only open to candidates that permanently reside in the following states:
New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Delaware, Maryland, Washington DC, North Carolina, Minnesota, Georgia, Florida, Colorado, Utah, California, Oregon and Washington.

• Participates in center-based quality and performance improvement program consistent with service and departmental programs.
• Maintain awareness of current evidence-based practices and uses research data applicable to patient care.
• Participates in clinical inquiry and activities to foster an evidence-based practice.
• Participates in quality improvement programs and activities that promote patient, family/caregiver, physician, and staff satisfaction.
• Participate in weekly learning network interdisciplinary team meeting.
• Adhere to legal and ethical standards in palliative care, ensuring patient confidentiality, informed consent, and compliance with regulations.
• Conduct thorough initial assessments during telephonic consultations, considering the specific needs and conditions of Persons Living with Dementia and their care partners, following specific program protocols.
• Develop individualized care plans based on the assessments, prioritizing issues identified in collaboration with the person living with dementia and care partner/caregiver(s) in accordance with training and protocols.
• Implements interventions identified in the plan of care.
• Collects patient healthcare data and systematically maintains accurate and detailed documentation of all telephonic consultations, assessments, care plans, and interventions.
• Perform medication reconciliations, ensuring accurate and up-to-date medication lists, and address any concerns or discrepancies.
• Evaluate patient progress toward attainment of expected outcomes over 6-month periods.
• Educates the patient and care partner/caregiver(s) to facilitate and promote healthy adjustment to new or changed health patterns.
• Considers needs and behaviors of specific patient age and cultural groups in all patient care activities.
• Schedule and conduct follow-up meetings after interdisciplinary team discussions, reviewing care plans and making necessary adjustments.
• Coordinates and self-manage patient deliverables weekly.
• Supports the missions, philosophy, standards, goals and objectives of the institution and NYU Langone Division of Geriatric Medicine and Palliative Care.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the NYU Langone Health Service Standards and incorporates into the performance of responsibilities.
• Participates in designated activities related to standards and regulations of relevant outside agencies.
• Functions as a respectful member of the health care team.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, social workers, and other healthcare professionals, to ensure coordinated and holistic care.
• Attends trainings on delivering telephonically administered palliative care.
• Acquires and maintains current knowledge and competence to fulfill responsibilities.
• Develop and enhance communication skills for effective engagement with persons living with dementia, care partner/caregiver(s), and interdisciplinary teams.
• Focus on cultural humility to ensure sensitivity to diverse backgrounds.
• Engages in self-assessment and participates in activities to promote own professional growth and development.
• Utilizes resources to meet individual learning needs and promote professional development in clinical practice.
• Develop proficiency in telehealth technologies and electronic health record platform.

• A Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is highly preferred; a Diploma or Associate Degree Nursing requires a minimum of one year experience in conjunction with plans earn a baccalaureate degree required.
• Current Registered Professional Nurse in New York licensure is required, multiple state licensures preferred.
• Palliative or hospice medicine certification greatly preferred.
• Willingness to obtain palliative or hospice medicine certification if does not currently possess.
• Willingness to obtain licensure for multiple…