Aspiring Palliative Care NP — Full‑Time, LA County

AccentCare, Inc.; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Company-matching 401(k)

Flexible spending accounts

Wellness program including EAP and Cal

AccentCare scrubs store credit

Job summary

AccentCare, Inc. is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner, Palliative Care in Los Angeles, CA to provide comprehensive care for patients with chronic and terminal illnesses across LA County.

Develop care plans, perform assessments, and coordinate with physicians to ensure compassionate symptom management. Qualifications include graduation from an approved nursing program, CA NP licensure, active DEA license, CPR certification, and ability to travel to all locations.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an approved school of professional nursing.
• One year experience as a Nurse Practitioner is preferred.
• Licensed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of agency operation.
• Active DEA license in the state where care is being provided.
• Possess and maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role, preferred.
• Must be a licensed driver who can travel to all business locations.
• Meet the regulations and requirements of the state(s) in which program provides services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement clinical plans of care for patients with chronic and terminal illnesses.
• Perform patient assessment, history and physical; recommendations on aggressive symptom-management.
• Monitor patient progress; update the Medical Director, Team Director and team members; consult regarding discharge planning; and patient/family teaching.
• Maintain communication with the supervisory physician(s) and attending physician to review patient records and care plans on a routine basis.
• Initiate communication with attending physicians, other Palliative Care staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for patient/family.
• May provide support at time of death.
• Prescribe medication as permitted by the state and/or the State Board of Nursing.
• Participate in continuum of care for patients that are hospice appropriate and ongoing education programs.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

CPR Certification

Active DEA license

Education

Graduate from an approved school of professional nursing

Job description

AccentCare, Inc. is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner, Palliative Care in Los Angeles, CA to provide comprehensive care for patients with chronic and terminal illnesses across LA County.

Develop care plans, perform assessments, and coordinate with physicians to ensure compassionate symptom management. Qualifications include graduation from an approved nursing program, CA NP licensure, active DEA license, CPR certification, and ability to travel to all locations.