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Hospice Of San Joaquin Nurse Practitioner - Per Diem in Stockton, California
At Hospice of San Joaquin, we are committed to our mission of honoring life by ensuring patients and their caregivers are the focus. We are seeking a Dynamic, self-motivated Nurse Practitioner - Per Diem who thrives in a fast-paced environment. This is a Per Diem position reporting to the Chief Clinical Officer. Qualified candidates need to apply online.
Job Description Summary
The Nurse Practitioner is a registered professional nurse with advanced graduate education and clinical training who provides comprehensive hospice and palliative care services in compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act and under the supervision of a Hospice of San Joaquin physician/Pacific Palliative Care physician. They provide hospice care & palliative care through the evaluation and assessment of the health history, health promotion, diagnosing medical conditions, management of health problems by directing and developing the plan of care, prescribing medications or treatments, and coordinating and collaborating with patients, families, and other healthcare practitioners. Under the supervision of a physician, the nurse practitioner visits patients, completes physical assessments, performs face-to-face assessments, and evaluates hospice eligibility as assigned in consultation with the hospice and palliative care interdisciplinary team.
Qualifications
All new hires must be fully vaccinated and received booster for COVID-19 by the date of hire, subject to legally-mandated accommodations
Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program that conforms with the Board’s educational standards set forth in the California Code of Regulations Section 1484 or certification by a national organization/association whose standards are equivalent to those set forth in the California Code of Regulations Section 1484 or a registered nurse who has not completed a nurse practitioner program of study which meets the Board of Registered Nursing’s educational standards as specified in the California Code of Regulations Section 1484.
Current nursing licensure in the State of California and CPR certification.
Have DEA and California PDMP Registration
Master's degree with a minimum of one (1) year of Nurse Practitioner experience and a minimum of one (1) year of hospice or palliative care experience.
Accreditation from an approved certifying body for advanced practice nursing as required by the State.
Certification in a specialist area preferred; (e.g. Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN), Pediatrics, or Geriatrics)
Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, mathematical skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position, and/, or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and/or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
If you are interested in being part of a dynamic team and helping us continue to be the leader in ensuring the quality of the journey, from a serious illness through end of life, and to honor our mission by honoring life by ensuring patients and their Caregivers are the focus of everything we do, we encourage you to apply. To learn more about Hospice of San Joaquin, please visit our website at: www.hospiceofsanjoaquin.org