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L&A Care Corporation Nurse Practitioner in Pasadena, California
Roze Room is a leading provider of Hospice and Palliative Care, celebrating 25 years of service to Southern California communities.: Seeking a Per Diem Nurse Practitioner: Must have hospice/palliative care experience: Must be willing to drive to San Gabriel Valley areas and also to San Fernando Valley areas Position Summary: The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is an experienced licensed professional who works in collaboration with the Hospice Medical Director/Physician to deliver hospice and/ or palliative care to patients and families. NP also works cooperatively with members of the interdisciplinary Hospice team and acts as a consultant to the interdisciplinary team and participated in IDG meetings. NP regularly reviews and updates the plan of care. Performs prescribed medical treatments, including patient examination, diagnoses, medication prescription, pain management and symptom control; conducts assessments and evaluations, and provides education and supportive care to hospice teams, patients and caregivers. NP examines and diagnoses patients and prescribes medications.: QUALIFICATIONS: * Master's or doctoral degree in nursing. * Current NP License within the State. Certification in Hospice and Palliative Nursing desired and encouraged. * Minimum of two-year experience as an NP within the last 3 years.