Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Palliative Care

Hospice of Humboldt Jobs•Eureka, CA

1d•$60 - $73

About The Position

The Palliative Care NP/PA serves as an advanced practice provider within Hospice of Humboldt’s home-based palliative care program. Working independently and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the NP/PA delivers comprehensive, patient-centered care focused on symptom management and quality of life. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing and updating care plans, completing regulatory visits (intake, follow-up, recertification), and facilitating transitions to hospice when appropriate.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university
Active NP and RN licensure in California
Bachelor’s degree or above from an accredited college or university.
Graduate of a PA program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc.
Active PA licensure in California
Minimum two years’ experience as an advanced practice provider.
Strong clinical assessment skills.
Commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration.
Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
Excellent communication and counseling skills with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
Ability to work independently while fostering collaboration.
Proficiency with electronic medical records and basic computer systems.
Organizational and time-management skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Prior palliative care experience.
PAs: Certification as a PA by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
NPs: National Board Certification as a NP from an agency accredited by the American Board of Nursing Specialties (ABNS).

Responsibilities

Evaluates and treats patients with acute, chronic complaints and health maintenance concerns
Perform comprehensive medical, functional, and psychosocial assessments
Prescribe, adjust, and discontinue medications (including opioids) in accordance with standardized procedures or physician orders.
Conduct intake, follow-up, and recertification visits for palliative care patients.
Develop and revise individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary group (IDG); recommend treatment options and monitor outcomes.
Provide education and counseling to patients and families regarding diagnoses, prognosis, goals of care, and treatment choices.
Support families in decision-making related to interventions, resuscitation status, and end-of-life planning.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and serve as a liaison with physicians, discharge planners, and other providers.
Deliver education to staff, nursing facility teams, and families on hospice and palliative care principles.
Contribute to the development and implementation of evidence-based protocols and educational materials.
Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) and meet productivity standards.