NYU Langone Health

Key Responsibilities

• • Work with a dedicated team of attending providers, Nurse Practitioners, social workers, and ancillary staff to provide holistic, patient-centered care.
• • Manage pain and other symptoms, including nausea, fatigue, shortness of breath, and anxiety, for patients with serious illnesses.
• • Facilitate conversations with patients and families to understand their goals, preferences, and advance care planning.
• • Develop and oversee comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
• • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including the Skilled Nursing Facility to ensure seamless continuity of care.
• • Provide consultation services to other healthcare providers for complex cases requiring palliative expertise.
• • Educate and support patients and families throughout the course of illness and at the end of life.
• • Participate in quality improvement and clinical innovation initiatives to enhance palliative care delivery.
• • Engage with patients, families, and colleagues in line with the organization’s ICARE values.
• • Maintain detailed and timely documentation in the medical record for all care provided.
• • Actively participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and family conferences.
• • Deliver education and training to staff on palliative care principles and practices.
• • Maintain professional competence through ongoing learning and continuing education.
• • Adhere to safety protocols, including infection control and emergency management practices.