Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner – LA County

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) company matching

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

AccentCare, Inc. is seeking a Full-Time Nurse Practitioner in Los Angeles, CA to provide comprehensive palliative care. The position covers LA County with a Monday–Friday, 8-hour schedule and a salary range of $140,000–$166,000 depending on experience.

Responsibilities include developing care plans for chronically and terminally ill patients, conducting assessments, and collaborating with supervisory physicians. Travel to multiple locations and active DEA license are required.

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 continum of care for patients that are hospice appropriate and ongoing education programs.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

CPR certified

Active DEA license

Licensed driver

Education

Graduated from an approved school of professional nursing

Licensed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner

Job description

AccentCare, Inc. is seeking a Full-Time Nurse Practitioner in Los Angeles, CA to provide comprehensive palliative care. The position covers LA County with a Monday–Friday, 8-hour schedule and a salary range of $140,000–$166,000 depending on experience.

Responsibilities include developing care plans for chronically and terminally ill patients, conducting assessments, and collaborating with supervisory physicians. Travel to multiple locations and active DEA license are required.