Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
AccentCare is hiring a full-time Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to provide care in the South Bay, Carson, Torrance, Long Beach, San Pedro, RPV, Gardena, Hawthorne, Downey, Bellflower, and South Gate areas of Los Angeles, California. This is an in-person role with a Monday–Friday, eight-hour schedule. The salary range is $140,000–$166,000, based on years of experience. The Nurse Practitioner develops and implements care plans for patients with chronic and terminal illnesses, conducts assessments and physical examinations, and recommends aggressive symptom management. The role includes monitoring patient progress, communicating with the Medical Director and care team, coordinating discharge planning and patient/family education, and maintaining routine communication with supervisory and attending physicians. The Nurse Practitioner also coordinates care with physicians, other palliative care staff, and outside agencies; may provide support at the time of death; prescribes medication as permitted by state requirements; and participates in continuity of care for hospice-appropriate patients and ongoing education programs. AccentCare describes its culture as purpose-driven and collaborative, with a focus on exceptional patient care and employee well-being. The company provides equal employment opportunities regardless of protected characteristics.
Requirements
- Graduate from an approved school of professional nursing.
- Be licensed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the state where the agency operates.
- Hold an active DEA license in the state where care is provided.
- Be a licensed driver able to travel to all business locations.
- Meet the regulations and requirements of the state(s) in which the program provides services.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner is preferred.
- Valid CPR certification is preferred and must be maintained while employed in a clinical role.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement clinical plans of care for patients with chronic and terminal illnesses.
- Perform patient assessments, obtain histories, conduct physical examinations, and recommend aggressive symptom management.
- Monitor patient progress and update the Medical Director, Team Director, and team members.
- Consult regarding discharge planning and provide patient and family teaching.
- Communicate routinely with supervisory and attending physicians to review patient records and care plans.
- Coordinate optimal care and use of resources with attending physicians, palliative care staff, and other agencies as needed.
- May provide support at the time of death.
- Prescribe medication as permitted by the state and/or State Board of Nursing.
- Participate in continuity of care for hospice-appropriate patients and ongoing education programs.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- Company-matching 401(k)
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Wellness offerings, including an employee assistance program, pet insurance, and access to the Calm meditation, sleep, and relaxation app
- Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones, and fellow employees
- Company store credit for first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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