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Job description
Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Hospice & Palliative Care San Diego County, CA Compassionate hospice and palliative care NP opportunity in San Diego County, California. We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens role serving patients throughout central and north San Diego County in home-based settings.
Job Details Location: San Diego County, California
Setting: Home-based hospice and palliative care
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 13 weeks
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Shifts per Week: 5
Shift Duration: 8-hour days
Patient Volume: Approximately 3-4 patient visits per day, with a typical panel of about 15 patients
Weekend Rotation: Rotating Sundays as needed, with a compensatory day during the week
Job Requirements Minimum 1 year of nursing experience in hospice care or palliative care
Active California Registered Nurse license
Active California Nurse Practitioner license
Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program and MSN or equivalent advanced nursing education
National certification through AANP or ANCC
Active DEA certification
Active NPI number or ability to obtain promptly
Current BLS/CPR certification
Advanced Certification as a Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse (ACHPN) preferred; required within 1 year
Valid California driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance
Strong documentation and computer skills
Bilingual Spanish skills preferred
Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive hospice and palliative care assessments in home settings
Evaluate patient history, perform physical assessments, and develop individualized plans of care
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, community physicians, patients, and families to coordinate care
See new admissions to the hospice program and manage a small patient panel
Provide education and counseling on disease progression, symptom management, medications, and available resources
Facilitate goals-of-care discussions, advance care planning, advance directives, and POLST documentation
Document patient encounters and care plans accurately within the electronic medical record
Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, case conferences, and quality improvement initiatives
Serve as a clinical resource and educator for staff on hospice and palliative care best practices
Support rotating weekend coverage and occasional extended patient needs when necessary
Apply now to join a compassionate hospice and palliative care team serving San Diego County, CA, and make a meaningful impact in patients' lives.
Benefits GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.
Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Worksite address
san diego, CA, 92101, US
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