Nurse Practitioner - Hospice/ Palliative Care

Riverside•Lake Elsinore, CA

3d•$72 - $85

About The Position

Join the Salus Hospice Team as a Nurse Practitioner – Make a Difference Today! Salus Hospice is urgently seeking a compassionate and skilled Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our dedicated team serving the Riverside County region. If you’re passionate about providing exceptional hospice care and want to work in a collaborative, supportive environment, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for! Key areas include: Riverside County including Temecula, Murrieta, Lake Elsinore, and Hemet. Why Salus Hospice? Impactful Role : Play a key part in meeting new hospice regulations, ensuring patients receive the highest standard of care. Flexible & Rewarding : This per diem position offers a flexible schedule, allowing you to balance your career and personal life while making a meaningful difference in patients' lives. Collaborative Environment : Work alongside compassionate physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide top-tier hospice care. Immediate Need : We are actively hiring! If you are a qualified Nurse Practitioner, we want to hear from you NOW! Benefits : Sick Leave, 401k, Mileage Reimbursement, Corporate Discounts on Theme Parks, Entertainment, and Travel, Verizon Wireless Discount, and more! Position Overview: As a Palliative/Hospice Nurse Practitioner at Salus Hospice , you will work closely with a physician and interdisciplinary team to provide compassionate, patient-centered care . You'll help ensure hospice patients meet the face-to-face visit requirements and will support the team in delivering exceptional care to patients and their families.

Requirements

2+ years of recent experience in hospice, or palliative care
Expertise in providing care to patients with end-stage disease
Master’s degree in Nursing preferred.
Active Nurse Practitioner certification in California.
California state licensure to practice as a Nurse Practitioner.
Willingness to travel within a large geographic area to visit patients.
Ability to follow Standardized Procedures based on guidelines established by the Board of Registered Nursing Practice Act

Nice To Haves

Experience in delivering high-quality, compassionate hospice care
Deep understanding of end-of-life care and regulations

Responsibilities

Conduct face-to-face patient visits to evaluate continued hospice eligibility in line with new regulations.
Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to share clinical findings and adjust care plans.
Perform bedside evaluations , creating comprehensive care plans tailored to the patient’s needs.
Provide direct hospice care , supporting both the patient and family through sensitive and crucial moments.
Document all findings per CMS guidelines, ensuring accurate compliance.
Consult with supervising physicians and collaborate with healthcare providers within and outside of Salus Hospice.