Nurse Practitioner, Palliative Care

Overview

Nurse Practitioner / NP, Palliative Care

Location: Glendale, CA

Position: Nurse Practitioner Palliative Care

Job : 74936

Remote/Virtual Position: No

Coverage Area: Los Angelas, Orange County, Sylmar, Northridge and surrounding areas

Salary: $140,000 - $175,000

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8 hours

Be the Best Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner You Can Be

If you meet these qualifications, we would love to meet you:

• Graduated from an approved school of professional nursing
• One year experience as a Nurse Practitioner is preferred
• Licensed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of agency operation
• Active DEA license in the state where care is being provided.
• Possess and maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role, preferred
• Must be a licensed driver who can travel to all business locations
• Meet the regulations and requirements of the state(s) in which program provides services

As a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner, you will:

• Develop and implement clinical plans of care for patients with chronic and terminal illnesses
• Perform patient assessment, history and physical; recommendations on aggressive symptom-management
• Monitor patient progress; update the Medical Director, Team Director and team members; consult regarding discharge planning; and patient/family teaching
• Maintain communication with the supervisory physician(s) and attending physician to review patient records and care plans on a routine basis
• Initiate communication with attending physicians, other Palliative Care staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for patient/family
• May provide support at time of death
• Prescribe medication as permitted by the state and/or the State Board of Nursing
• Participate in continuum of care for patients that are hospice appropriate and ongoing education programs.

Caring for others starts with caring for you. We're committed to fostering a purpose-driven workplace where you feel supported, and that means prioritizing your physical, financial and mental well-being.

Our benefits include:

• 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 such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep and relaxation app
• Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones and fellow employees
• Company store credit for your first Accent Care-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees
• And more!

Come As You Are

At Accent Care, you’re part of a community that cares - for patients and each other. You can rest assured we offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disability.