Autonomous Palliative Care NP — At-Home Practice

Compassus; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Compassus Providence at Home with Compassus in California seeks a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner who functions as an advanced practice provider, coordinating care and assessing patient needs with the interdisciplinary team under physician oversight.

Responsibilities include prescribing medications including opioids, performing recertifications, educating patients and families, and contributing to quality improvement, with a focus on end-of-life care and pain management.

Qualifications

• Active state-issued NP license and RN license.
• California NP license and Furnisher License, plus RN license, required on hire.
• BLS certification by American Heart Association on hire.
• Preferred: CHPLN certification.
• Minimum two years in hospice, acute care, or transitional care.

Responsibilities

• Comply with policies and safety standards.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments with physician supervision; perform and interpret tests per protocol.
• Independently prescribe, adjust, and discontinue medications per standardized procedures or orders.
• Perform recertification visits.
• Develop and revise plans of care with the interdisciplinary team (IDT).
• Educate patients, families, and staff about diagnoses, prognosis, and options.
• Assist families in decision-making related to interventions and end-of-life planning.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Collaborate with discharge planners and physicians; participate in IDT meetings.

Skills

Advanced practice nursing

Pain and symptom management

End-of-life care

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Crisis management

Education

Master’s Degree Nursing

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Tools

EMR (Electronic Medical Records)

Basic computer skills

Job description

Compassus Providence at Home with Compassus in California seeks a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner who functions as an advanced practice provider, coordinating care and assessing patient needs with the interdisciplinary team under physician oversight.

Responsibilities include prescribing medications including opioids, performing recertifications, educating patients and families, and contributing to quality improvement, with a focus on end-of-life care and pain management.