Nurse Practitioner

Nurse PractitionerBristol Hospice Bakersfield, CA - Bakersfield, CA 93309OverviewSalary Range $145,000.00 - $155,000.00 Salary/year Position Type FT Hourly Job Shift DayDescriptionAre you a compassionate Nurse Practitioner (NP) looking to make a profound difference in the lives of patients and their families? Join us in providing the highest quality hospice care—where your advanced skills and dedication to patient-centered care will support individuals through their most important journey. As part of our interdisciplinary team, you'll bring comfort, dignity, and respect to those entrusted in our care, making a lasting impact in the community. Be the difference that matters.Bristol Hospice is a nationwide industry leader committed to providing a family-centered approach in the delivery of hospice services throughout our communities. We are dedicated to our mission that all patients and families entrusted to our care will be treated with the highest level of compassion, respect, and dignity.Our culture is cultivated using the following values:Integrity: We are honest and professional.Trust: We count on each other.Excellence: We strive to always do our best and look for ways to improve and excel.Accountability: We accept responsibility for our actions, attitudes, and mistakes.Mutual Respect: We treat others the way we want to be treated.QualificationsOn an Average Day You Will: (includes, but not limited to)Provide medical care, palliate and manage terminal illness in compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act under the supervision of a collaborating physician to adults and childrenComplete history and physical examinations by evaluating the patient's medical condition and health history, ordering and interpreting results from laboratory and diagnostic tests or procedures, diagnosing health conditions and documents the findings in the patient's medical recordManage health conditions and terminal illness by developing an individualized plan of care, prescribing medications and/or treatments, obtaining consultations or making referrals and coordinating hospice care servicesComplete the hospice face to face visit requirements prior to the third and subsequent hospice benefit periods to assess hospice eligibility based on the hospice conditions of participation and the local coverage determinationsProvide clinical information to the hospice medical director for interpretation of eligibility for hospice recertificationMake recommendations to the hospice medical director regarding patient eligibility for certification and recertification for hospice careReview clinical information, coordinate and oversee patient care in consultation with the hospice interdisciplinary team and other healthcare practitionersAssure that patient receives appropriate measures to control symptoms, through collaboration with interdisciplinary team membersReview and develop protocols for treatment and propose options for interventions based on the literature in collaboration with the collaborating physicianConsult the collaborating physician when the patient's plan of care is outside standardized practice and protocolsCollaborate with the interdisciplinary group to create, review and revise the patient's plan of careFulfill the obligation of requested and/or accepted assignmentsDemonstrate knowledge in communication and counseling patient/family in dealing with end-of-life issuesComplete all other duties as assignedRequirements:Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and accredited Nurse Practitioner ProgramMust have current nursing licensure in StateMust have a master's degree with a minimum of one (1) year Nurse Practitioner experience and a minimum of one (1) year hospice or palliative care experienceMust have accreditation from an approved certifying body for advanced practice nursing as required by the StateCertification in a specialist area preferred; (e.g. Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN), Pediatrics or Geriatrics)Must be a licensed driver with licensed automobile that is insured in accordance with organization/state requirements and is in good working orderJoin a team that embraces the reverence of life! Bristol Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-verify.