Job Summary:

Inpatient Palliative Care Advanced Practice Provider will provide Full Time care to patients who require specialized Palliative Care Consultation.  This position is located at SUNY Upstate Downtown with rotation to the Community Campus.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Consultative service to assure identification and communication of patient goals of care.
• Symptom management recommendation and care.
• Providing acute and chronic pain management through appropriate assessment.
• Evaluation and treatment, education, and guidance on the principles of palliative care.
• Institutional leadership in all process improvement activities related to palliative care. 
• Maintaining outstanding relationships with families, referring providers and all members of the health care team.

SUNY Upstate APP’s care for patients, families and the community through assessment, planning, prescribing and evaluation interventions. An APP is a member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team who demonstrates professionalism and leadership within the institution and exemplifies the Upstate mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Upstate policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s Degree as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. 

NYS licensed/registered NP or PA required.

Current National Certification consistent to the clinical practice also required.

Have a NPI number and be Medicare enrolled with a Medicare Identification Number (or PTAN) (or eligible for Medicare Enrollment within 6 months of hire.

CPR-BLS Certification required at the time of appointment.

Must successfully pass pre-employment and credentialing clearances. 

Preferred Qualifications:

1-2 years Inpatient experience.

Palliative care experience.

Work Days:

Mon-Friday, Daytime hours

Message to Applicants:

In return for your dedication and commitment to provide outstanding care you’ll receive: 

• Generous paid time off program that includes vacation, holidays, and sick days. 
• Choice of several outstanding health insurance benefits. 
• Well-being plans that include Adoption Assistance, Student Loan Relief Services, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program. 
• Retirement options with employer contributions, plus additional voluntary retirement savings plans. 

Recruitment Office: Human Resources

Executive Order:

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