Job detail

Nurse Practitioner - NP

Salus Hospice - Los Angeles

#Palliative Care #Healthcare #Nurse Practitioner #Hospice #Patient-Centered Care #CMS Guidelines #End-Stage Disease #Face-to-Face Visits #Clinical Findings

Quick overview

Conduct face-to-face patient visits to evaluate hospice eligibility and develop comprehensive, tailored care plans. Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with CMS guidelines and provide compassionate end-of-life care.

Requirements summary

Requires an active California Nurse Practitioner license and certification with at least 2 years of recent experience in hospice or palliative care. A Master's degree in Nursing is preferred, along with a willingness to travel to patients across the West LA region.

postgraduate degreeCare PlanningEnd-of-Life CareClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient EvaluationPalliative CareHospice CareCMS Guidelines ComplianceBedside Evaluation

Job description

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 West LA 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

Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, North Hollywood with occasional patients in South Bay!

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.

Key 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.

What We’re Looking For

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.

Qualifications

Experience in delivering high-quality, compassionate hospice care.
Deep understanding of end-of-life care and regulations.
Ability to follow Standardized Procedures based on guidelines established by the Board of Registered Nursing Practice Act.

Ready to make an impact? APPLY TODAY!

$72-$85