Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner — LA

AccentCare, Inc.; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off and paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Company-matching 401(k)

Flexible spending and health savings

Wellness program including Calm app

Employee assistance program

Job summary

AccentCare, Inc. is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner in Palliative Care to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care across the LA County service area.

You will develop care plans, perform assessments, manage symptoms, coordinate with physicians, and support families throughout the continuum of care. The role requires NP licensure in California, active DEA, CPR certification, and a willingness to travel to multiple care locations.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an approved school of professional nursing.
• One year experience as a Nurse Practitioner is preferred.
• Licensed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of agency operation.
• Active DEA license in the state where care is being provided.
• Possess and maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role, preferred.
• Must be a licensed driver who can travel to all business locations.
• Meet the regulations and requirements of the state(s) in which program provides services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement clinical plans of care for patients with chronic and terminal illnesses.
• Perform patient assessment, history and physical; recommendations on aggressive symptom-management.
• Monitor patient progress; update the Medical Director, Team Director and team members; consult regarding discharge planning; and patient/family teaching.
• Maintain communication with the supervisory physician(s) and attending physician to review patient records and care plans on a routine basis.
• Initiate communication with attending physicians, other Palliative Care staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for patient/family.
• May provide support at time of death.
• Prescribe medication as permitted by the state and/or the State Board of Nursing.
• Participate in continuum of care for patients that are hospice appropriate and ongoing education programs.

Skills

CPR certification

Licensed driver

Education

Nurse Practitioner licensure (CA)

Active DEA license

Graduated from an approved school of professional nursing

CPR certification

One year NP experience preferred

Job description

AccentCare, Inc. is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner in Palliative Care to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care across the LA County service area.

You will develop care plans, perform assessments, manage symptoms, coordinate with physicians, and support families throughout the continuum of care. The role requires NP licensure in California, active DEA, CPR certification, and a willingness to travel to multiple care locations.