Home Care Nurse Practitioner - Inland Empire

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Location: 1600 Corporate Center Dr., Monterey Park, CA 91754

Compensation: $150,000 - $170,000 / year

Department: Providers - Primary Care

Location: 1600 Corporate Center Dr., Monterey Park, CA 91754

Compensation: $150,000 - $170,000 / year

Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Home Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in managing patients with complex medical conditions in a home care setting, ensuring high-quality care for individuals who are considered high-risk due to chronic illnesses, multiple comorbidities, and complex healthcare needs. The Nurse Practitioner will work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to deliver patient-centered care that focuses on keeping patients healthy at home throughout the San Bernardino area, enhancing patient outcomes, and improving quality of life for homebound and complex patients.

A significant component of the role will be providing supportive/palliative care to appropriate patients, ensuring symptom management and holistic support for those with serious illnesses.

This position offers an exciting opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner to make a significant impact on the lives of patients with complex needs, providing care in the comfort of their own homes. If you are a dedicated, compassionate, and highly skilled healthcare professional, particularly with an interest in palliative care, we encourage you to apply.

Our Values:

• Put Patients First
• Empower Entrepreneurial Provider and Care Teams
• Operate with Integrity & Excellence
• Be Innovative
• Work As One Team
  
  

What You'll Do

• Patient Care & Assessment:
  • Conduct comprehensive health assessments, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations for patients in their homes.
  • Complete transitions of care post-discharge.
  • Develop individualized care plans for high-risk patients, considering their medical history, comorbidities, and functional status.
  • Prescribe and manage medications, including managing complex drug regimens for chronic conditions such as heart failure, diabetes, COPD, and more.
  • Perform health screenings and provide preventive care to help minimize hospitalizations and emergency room visits.
• Palliative Care Management:
  • Assess patients for eligibility and appropriateness for palliative care, focusing on symptom management and quality of life for individuals with serious or life-limiting conditions.
  • Provide compassionate palliative care to improve comfort, alleviate pain, and address psychological, emotional, and spiritual needs for patients and their families.
  • Collaborate with the palliative care team to develop care plans that align with the patient's goals, preferences, and values.
  • Educate patients and families on palliative care options, including advanced care planning, pain and symptom management, and end-of-life care.
  • Monitor and adjust palliative interventions based on patient needs, ensuring a holistic approach to care that includes physical, emotional, and social well-being.
• Collaboration & Coordination:
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, social workers, care coordinators, and family caregivers, to provide holistic patient care.
  • Ensure effective communication and care coordination between the home care team and any specialists involved in the patient’s care.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for patients and their families, providing education, support, and guidance as needed.
• Chronic Disease Management:
  • Monitor and manage high-risk conditions in collaboration with the patient's care team, with a focus on chronic disease management and health promotion.
  • Educate patients and families on disease management, symptom control, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications.
  • Review patient records regularly and update care plans to adjust to changing conditions or new diagnoses.
• Clinical Documentation & Reporting:
  • Accurately document all patient interactions, assessments, treatments, and progress in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Maintain confidentiality and comply with all relevant healthcare regulations and standards (e.g., HIPAA).
  • Participate in team rounds on patient progress, interventions, and outcomes.
• Patient Advocacy & Support:
  • Advocate for patients’ rights and ensure that they receive the best possible care and services in the home setting.
  • Address any concerns or challenges that arise in the home care environment, ensuring patient safety and satisfaction.
  • Support patients and families with end-of-life planning, palliative care needs, and grief counseling when appropriate.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in CA and Furnishing License
• Fluent Spanish
• Certification as an Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), with additional certifications or experience in relevant specialties (e.g., palliative care, wound care, gerontology)…