Hospice Nurse Practitioner: Collaborative Care Clinician

Vitas Healthcare Corporation; Covina (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitas Healthcare Corporation in Covina, CA is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to assess hospice patients, document findings, and contribute to care plans alongside physicians and the interdiscplinary team. The role emphasizes collaborative decision-making, prescribing or recommending treatments, and monitoring patient progress, with a strong focus on compassionate end-of-life care.

Requires completion of an accredited NP program and state licensure; a minimum of 2 years in hospice, home health, or

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in hospice, home health or community health in the past five years.
• State licensure is required.
• Completion of accredited Nurse Practitioner program is required.

Responsibilities

• Records physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient's condition.
• Discusses case with physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan.
• Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment.
• Monitors and maintains progress of patients and reports progress to supervising physician.
• Has the ability to work collaboratively with hospice employees and volunteers as part of an IDT.

Education

Nurse Practitioner program

State licensure

Job description

Vitas Healthcare Corporation in Covina, CA is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to assess hospice patients, document findings, and contribute to care plans alongside physicians and the interdiscplinary team. The role emphasizes collaborative decision-making, prescribing or recommending treatments, and monitoring patient progress, with a strong focus on compassionate end-of-life care.

Requires completion of an accredited NP program and state licensure; a minimum of 2 years in hospice, home health, or