Nurse Practitioner

Job description

Company: Providence at Home with Compassus Territory: All of Orange County: Position Summary: The Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) functions independently as an advanced practice provider, coordinating and assessing patient care needs, developing and modifying plans of care, and collaborating with the hospice and palliative care interdisciplinary team. The NP completes regulatory requirements such as provider face‑to‑face visits, end‑of‑life visits, and recertification assessments. Under physician orders or physician‑approved protocols, the NP may prescribe and adjust medications, including opioids, and order other therapies as patient condition requires. Additional responsibilities include participation in the provider on‑call rotation, providing education to patients, families, and staff, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives. Position Specific Responsibilities: - • Comply with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and safety standards. - Conduct comprehensive medical, functional, and psychosocial assessments under physician supervision; perform and interpret diagnostic tests and procedures as defined by protocol. - Independently presc...