Nurse Practitioner

BRISTOL HOSPICE - EAST BAY LLC; Walnut Creek (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,239 - 121,401; Part time

Job summary

BRISTOL HOSPICE - EAST BAY LLC is looking for a compassionate Nurse Practitioner in Walnut Creek, CA. You'll support patients and families through their critical journeys, providing high-quality hospice care. Ideal candidates will have a master's degree in nursing and at least one year of Nurse Practitioner experience.

The role involves comprehensive patient assessment, care management, and collaboration with healthcare teams. Join us in making a profound difference in the lives of others.

Qualifications

• Must have a current nursing licensure in the state.
• Minimum one year Nurse Practitioner experience required.
• Minimum one year hospice or palliative care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care for patients with terminal illness.
• Complete history and physical examinations.
• Develop individualized plans of care and manage health conditions.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient-centered care

Medical care management

Communication and counseling

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

Accredited Nurse Practitioner Program

Tools

Clinical reference protocols

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Bristol Hospice - Walnut Creek, CA - Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Position Type: PRN

Hourly Salary Range: $75.00 - $75.00

Job Shift: Day

Overview

Are you a compassionate Nurse Practitioner (NP) looking to make a profound difference in the lives of patients and their families? Join us in providing the highest quality hospice care—where your advanced skills and dedication to patient‑centered care will support individuals through their most important journey. As part of our interdisciplinary team, you'll bring comfort, dignity, and respect to those entrusted in our care, making a lasting impact in the community. Be the difference that matters.

Bristol Hospice is a nationwide industry leader committed to providing a family‑centered approach in the delivery of hospice services throughout our communities. We are dedicated to our mission that all patients and families entrusted to our care will be treated with the highest level of compassion, respect, and dignity. For more information about Bristol Hospice, visit bristolhospice.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Our Culture

• Integrity: We are honest and professional.
• Trust: We count on each other.
• Excellence: We strive to always do our best and look for ways to improve and excel.
• Accountability: We accept responsibility for our actions, attitudes, and mistakes.
• Mutual Respect: We treat others the way we want to be treated.

Qualifications and Responsibilities

• Provide medical care, palliate and manage terminal illness in compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act under the supervision of a collaborating physician to adults and children.
• Complete history and physical examinations by evaluating the patient’s medical condition and health history, ordering and interpreting results from laboratory and diagnostic tests or procedures, diagnosing health conditions and document the findings in the patient’s medical record.
• Manage health conditions and terminal illness by developing an individualized plan of care, prescribing medications and/or treatments, obtaining consultations or making referrals and coordinating hospice care services.
• Complete the hospice face‑to‑face visit requirements prior to the third and subsequent hospice benefit periods to assess hospice eligibility based on the hospice conditions of participation and the local coverage determinations.
• Provide clinical information to the hospice medical director for interpretation of eligibility for hospice recertification.
• Make recommendations to the hospice medical director regarding patient eligibility for certification and recertification for hospice care.
• Review clinical information, coordinate and oversee patient care in consultation with the hospice interdisciplinary team and other healthcare practitioners.
• Assure that patient receives appropriate measures to control symptoms, through collaboration with interdisciplinary team members.
• Review and develop protocols for treatment and propose options for interventions based on the literature in collaboration with the collaborating physician.
• Consult the collaborating physician when the patient’s plan of care is outside standardized practice and protocols.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary group to create, review and revise the patient’s plan of care.
• Fulfill the obligation of requested and/or accepted assignments.
• Demonstrate knowledge in communication and counseling patient/family in dealing with end‑of‑life issues.
• Complete all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Must have current nursing licensure in State.
• Must have a master’s degree with a minimum of one (1) year Nurse Practitioner experience and a minimum of one (1) year hospice or palliative care experience.
• Must have accreditation from an approved certifying body for advanced practice nursing as required by the State.
• Certification in a specialist area preferred; (e.g. Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN), Pediatrics or Geriatrics).
• Must be a licensed driver with licensed automobile that is insured in accordance with organization/state requirements and is in good working order.

Join a Team that embraces the reverence of life!

Bristol Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E‑verify.