Home-Based Hospice Nurse Practitioner — Compassionate Care

NPHire; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

Malpractice for 1099

Weekly Direct Deposit

Job summary

GHR Healthcare is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for home-based hospice and palliative care in San Diego County. The role requires CA NP and RN licenses, national certification, DEA and NPI, and BLS/CPR.

You will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop care plans, and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team to support patients and families. A valid CA driver’s license and reliable transport are necessary.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year nursing experience in hospice or palliative care.
• Active California Registered Nurse license.
• Active California Nurse Practitioner license.
• Completion of accredited NP program and MSN or equivalent.
• National certification through AANP or ANCC.
• Active DEA certification.
• Active NPI number or ability to obtain promptly.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• ACHPN preferred; required within 1 year.
• Valid CA driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive hospice and palliative care assessments in home settings.
• Evaluate patient history, perform physical assessments, and develop individualized plans of care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team, physicians, patients, and families to coordinate care.
• See new admissions to hospice program and manage a small patient panel.
• Educate and counsel on disease progression, symptom management, medications, and resources.
• Facilitate goals-of-care discussions, advance care planning, and POLST documentation.
• Document encounters and care plans accurately in the EMR.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, case conferences, and quality improvement.
• Serve as a clinical resource and educator for staff on hospice best practices.
• Support rotating weekend coverage and extended patient needs when necessary.

Skills

California RN license

California NP license

DEA certification

NPI number

BLS/CPR

ACHPN within 1 year

Education

MSN or equivalent advanced nursing education

National certification: AANP or ANCC

Job description

GHR Healthcare is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for home-based hospice and palliative care in San Diego County. The role requires CA NP and RN licenses, national certification, DEA and NPI, and BLS/CPR.

You will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop care plans, and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team to support patients and families. A valid CA driver’s license and reliable transport are necessary.