Inpatient Palliative Care NP — Collaborative & Impactful

Sharp HealthCare; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare in California seeks an experienced Nurse Practitioner to support inpatient physicians and the healthcare team in managing patients with serious, life-limiting illness. The role includes coordinating post-acute follow-up and referrals, and educating patients and families about the inpatient care plan.

Collaboration with the medical team is essential, with a strong emphasis on quality improvement and ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing or equivalent required.
• Current California RN license and NP certification required.
• BLS certification for healthcare professionals required.
• DEA registration required for controlled substances.
• Ability to collaborate with physicians and care teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist inpatient physicians and care team in managing care for patients with serious, life-limiting illness.
• Coordinate post-acute follow-up, consults, and referrals to support the plan of care.
• Educate patients and families about expected hospital course and treatment options.
• Participate in education programs, quality improvement, and utilization management.
• Collaborate with acute and primary providers to ensure timely communication and care transitions.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing or equivalent

California Registered Nurse (RN) license

AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (BLS)

California Nurse Practitioner Certificate

DEA Controlled Substances Registration

Job description

Sharp HealthCare in California seeks an experienced Nurse Practitioner to support inpatient physicians and the healthcare team in managing patients with serious, life-limiting illness. The role includes coordinating post-acute follow-up and referrals, and educating patients and families about the inpatient care plan.

Collaboration with the medical team is essential, with a strong emphasis on quality improvement and ongoing education.