Nurse Practitioner

Deercreekseniorliving; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Buena Vista Hospice is seeking a compassionate Hospice Nurse Practitioner to deliver high-quality end-of-life care across Ventura and Los Angeles Counties. The role involves patient assessments, symptom management, hospice eligibility determinations, and collaborative care planning with an interdisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate holds an active NP license with a Master's in Nursing, at least 1 year of NP experience, and preferably hospice/palliative care exposure.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted NP license.
• Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Minimum 1 year of Nurse Practitioner experience.
• Minimum 1 year of hospice or palliative care experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including history and physical exams.
• Perform hospice eligibility evaluations and face-to-face visits.
• Develop and manage individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications and treatments per state regulations.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Manage pain and symptom control to improve comfort and quality of life.
• Educate patients and families on disease progression and end-of-life care.
• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, HIPAA, and hospice regulations.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Care coordination

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Nurse Practitioner - HospicePay Range: $50.00 - $65.00/hourJob Type: Per DiemBuena Vista Hospice delivers positive, life‑changing care to patients across Ventura and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to clinical excellence, compassionate service, and a collaborative team environment.At Buena Vista (BV), our culture is built on our core values: Celebration, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love One Another, Intelligent Risk, Customer Second, and Ownership. We prioritize your professional growth through strong mentorship, ongoing education, and meaningful career development.We are currently seeking a Hospice Nurse Practitioner to join our team. This role offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients and make a tremendous impact in the community—while receiving competitive pay and excellent benefits.Job DescriptionWe are seeking a compassionate Hospice Nurse Practitioner (NP) to provide high-quality hospice and palliative care to patients with serious and terminal illnesses. Working collaboratively with the Hospice Medical Director and interdisciplinary team, you will conduct patient assessments, manage symptoms, perform hospice eligibility evaluations, and develop individualized plans of care that support patients and families during end-of-life care.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct comprehensive patient assessments, including history and physical exams.Perform required hospice face-to-face visits and evaluate eligibility for hospice certification and recertification.Develop and manage individualized treatment plans.Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with state regulations.Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.Manage pain and symptom control to improve patient comfort and quality of life.Educate patients, families, and caregivers on disease progression, symptom management, and end-of-life care.Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation.Ensure compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, HIPAA, and hospice regulatory requirements.QualificationsActive and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner (NP) license.Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited program.Current CPR certification.Minimum 1 year of Nurse Practitioner experience.Minimum 1 year of hospice or palliative care experience preferred.Strong clinical assessment, communication, and care coordination skills.Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance.The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.