Nurse Practitioner

Snowline Hospice of El Dorado • El Dorado, CA

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Nurse Practitioner at Snowline Health, you will be responsible for providing compassionate and comprehensive care to our patients and their families. Our Nurse Practitioner plays an important role in the care journey for our patients and families! As our Nurse Practitioner, you will collaborate with our Medical Directors and other care team disciplines to provide support to our care programs in all 3 counties that Snowline Health serves. Snowline's clinicians are experts in providing patients relief from the symptoms, pain, and anxiety while walking patients and caregivers through the difficult and often challenging healthcare systems. They guide patients and caregivers through difficult and complex treatment choices; and providing emotional and spiritual support to patients and their families.

Requirements

• Current valid NP California license
• Minimum of three years of clinical experience in geriatric, palliative, or primary care
• Proficient in medical terminology, EMRs, and HIPAA compliance
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Valid CA driver’s license with a reliable, insured vehicle for home visits
• Active and updated DEA/CURES credentials

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of palliative care and hospice preferred
• Experience in home-based care delivery preferred
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care principles preferred

Responsibilities

• Working in collaboration with the Medical Directors: function as a consultant, clinician and mentor in the delivery and evaluation of hospice, palliative care and symptom management services
• Works as part of the interdisciplinary team, collaborates and communicates with other physicians and providers as needed
• Performs bedside patient assessments and assists with diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic health conditions
• Orders, performs and interprets laboratory and radiology tests within scope of professional practice
• Prescribes medications including controlled substances to the extent delegated and licensed and orders treatments and durable medical equipment as indicated
• Performs other therapeutic or corrective measures as indicated, including urgent care
• Assists in all facets of care coordination for palliative care and hospice referrals
• Prepares and maintains accurate patient records, charts, and documents to support sound medical practice and reimbursement for services provided
• Complies with applicable laws and regulations with respect to Collaborative Agreements
• Regularly participates in meetings, coverage, after-hours on-call rotation, training, and education
• Follows applicable policies, procedures, regulatory requirements and laws
• Adheres to behavioral values and conducts themselves professionally at all times

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• life insurance
• 401k plan with a generous employer match
• expansive paid time off, including vacation time, sick leave, and holiday pay
• ongoing education and training opportunities including our Snowline Scholars Program which offers full-time Registered Nurses, NP and providers with tuition reimbursement for continuing education relevant to their work within the organization
• flexible scheduling options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level