Advanced Registered Nurse

NP Palliative Nurse Practitioner
Bristol Hospice Solano Fairfield, CA - Fairfield, CA 94533
Salary Range $140,000.00 - $160,000.00 Salary/month Position Type FT Hourly Job Shift Day
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.
The Hospice Transition Specialist provides palliative care for patients aging, chronic, complex, and/or end of life conditions while building and maintaining relationships with key referral sources. This position serves as a clinical and educational team lead for patients.
Excellence: We strive to always do our best and look for ways to improve and excel.
Tuition Reimbursement
PTO and Paid Holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and more
Mileage Reimbursement for applicable positions
Advanced training programs
Passionate company culture committed to the highest standard of care in the hospice industry
Perform routine and emergency assessments
Perform bedside palliative care patient/family evaluation
Order, perform, and interpret laboratory and radiology tests within scope of professional practice
Order treatments and durable medical equipment (DME) as indicated
Consult with palliative care physician or designees as needed, inform primary physician of services provided and collaborate with other physicians as needed
Assist in all facets of care coordination for palliative care referrals o Prepare and maintain accurate patient records, charts, and documents to support sound medical practice and reimbursement for services provided
Initiate reimbursement for services rendered
Assist in development of clinical practice guidelines/standards in support of quality palliative care
Advocate for improvement in palliative care through participation in professional, private, and governmental groups
Engage in active and frequent self-care activities for personal and professional growth and longevity
Assist patients and families in identification of goals of treatment and ongoing plans of care
Facilitate initiatives that promote hospice access in the assigned hospital(s)
Ensure the educational needs of the hospital staff and physicians as it relates to hospice care and services are assessed and met on an ongoing basis
Continuously conduct education needs assessments and develop an associated plan designed to meet the needs of the assigned hospital(s)
Establish and monitor customer, payer, and patient perceptions of Bristol Hospice as a high-quality provider of hospice and palliative care services in the assigned hospital(s)
Facilitate communication with agency and referral sources as needed to promote the continuum of care
Promptly respond to customer and referral source requests and concerns
Serve as a hospice and palliative care resource to the assigned hospital(s) to promote the continuum of care
Provide in-services and educational programs to the assigned hospital(s) and clinics
Work closely with community, hospital, and facility education representatives to meet growth and development targets and maintain market acceptance and allegiance
Coordinate with the Executive Director and Director of Patient Care Services regarding the planning, implementation, and evaluation of in-service and continuing education programs
Assist Referrals to the Appropriate Level of Care

Attend and participate in staff meetings, educational programs, and community events, as requested
Explain hospice services and benefits to patients, family members, and significant others in a manner that facilitates an accurate and positive view of hospice services
Ensure all available medical records are turned into the Admission Coordinator
Facilitate patient discharge from hospital to home by establishing initial needs, coordinating transportation, DME, medication needs, supplies, and admission by home hospice nurse
Work closely with facilities and hospitals to identify, transition, and admit patients appropriate for general inpatient services
Provide education to hospitals and facilities on the purpose, process, and goal of general inpatient care
Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and accredited Nurse Practitioner Program
Must have current licensure in the state • Must have a minimum of one (1) year Nurse Practitioner experience and a minimum of one (1) year hospice or palliative experience
Must have accreditation from an approved certifying body for advanced practice nursing as require by the State
Must have excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills, and nursing skills per competency checklist
Must have a comprehensive working knowledge regarding information systems and applicable software program
Bristol Hospice is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not base our hiring decisions on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.