Hospice Nurse Practitioner: Impactful Cross-Generational Care

Elizabeth Hospice; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

401(k) Retirement plan with employer  

Supportive work culture

Employee development program

Job summary

The Elizabeth Hospice in San Diego County seeks an experienced Nurse Practitioner to provide hospice and palliative care across all ages. You will assess and adjust care plans in collaboration with the IDT, consultant with medical leadership, and coordinate with families and community physicians. On-call coverage and travel are required.

We offer a Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule, competitive salary ($100,000–$130,000 DOE), benefits, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Must hold CA RN license.
• Must hold CA NP license.
• DEA certificate required.
• NPI number or to be obtained within 2 months of hire.
• MSN with NP program.
• National certification (AANP/ANCC) within 2 months.
• CPR/BLS card.
• ACHPN preferred within 1 year of hire.
• Minimum 3 years hospice/palliative care experience.
• Computer skills and basic office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Visit patients promptly after admission and as needed.
• Document in electronic records per guidelines.
• Coordinate care with IDT and community physicians.
• Seek medical direction for plans outside standardized practice.
• Make clinical judgments based on the whole patient picture.
• Maintain hospice policies and regulatory standards.
• Orient/train assigned staff and educate team.
• Provide some 24/7 coverage and rotate weekends as needed.
• Attend medical staff and NP meetings as directed.
• Counsel patients and families on care, risks, and support.
• Maintain comprehensive patient medical history updates.
• Build relationships with staff and referral sources.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Team collaboration

Communication

On-call readiness

Education

MSN (Nurse Practitioner program)

CA NP license

DEA certificate

AANP/ANCC certification

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

The Elizabeth Hospice in San Diego County seeks an experienced Nurse Practitioner to provide hospice and palliative care across all ages. You will assess and adjust care plans in collaboration with the IDT, consultant with medical leadership, and coordinate with families and community physicians. On-call coverage and travel are required.

We offer a Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule, competitive salary ($100,000–$130,000 DOE), benefits, and 401(k).