Nurse Practitioner

Roze Room Hospice • Los Angeles, CA

44d • $150

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is an experienced licensed professional who works in collaboration with the Hospice Medical Director/Physician to deliver hospice and/ or palliative care to patients and families. NP also works cooperatively with members of the interdisciplinary Hospice team and acts as a consultant to the interdisciplinary team and participated in IDG meetings. NP regularly reviews and updates the plan of care. Performs prescribed medical treatments, including patient examination, diagnoses, medication prescription, pain management and symptom control; conducts assessments and evaluations, and provides education and supportive care to hospice teams, patients and caregivers. NP examines and diagnoses patients and prescribes medications.

Requirements

• Master's or doctoral degree in nursing.
• Current NP License within the State.
• Minimum of two-year experience as an NP within the last 3 years.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in Hospice and Palliative Nursing desired and encouraged.
• Palliative/Hospice care experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hospice and/ or palliative care to patients and families
• Works cooperatively with members of the interdisciplinary Hospice team
• Acts as a consultant to the interdisciplinary team
• Participates in IDG meetings
• Regularly reviews and updates the plan of care
• Performs prescribed medical treatments, including patient examination, diagnoses, medication prescription, pain management and symptom control
• Conducts assessments and evaluations
• Provides education and supportive care to hospice teams, patients and caregivers
• Examines and diagnoses patients and prescribes medications

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals