Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Are you looking for a place where you can make a genuine difference in our patients' lives?

Compassionate Care Hospice is headquartered in Fresno and services the Central Valley, including the following counties: Fresno, Merced, Madera, Tulare, Kings, and Mariposa.

We are humbled and grateful to bring our Hospice services to Kern County! This is a wonderful opportunity to help us establish a foundation together, and grow with us from the start of this new branch.

Our top priority is maintaining our culture of love for our patients and employees, alike. Our commitment to our core values allows us to be the provider and employer of choice. We embrace a diverse workforce and understand that our employees are key to providing quality care and are our most important resource. Join us today and grow with us!

We are currently seeking to fill the Hospice NP position.

-Position to be performed in Kern County.

-Compensation $55-$65 (negotiable, based on experience, etc.).

-Currently looking for part time, or per diem. Full time will be available in the near future.

Patient Care

1. Provides medical care, palliates, and manages terminal illness in compliance with the state

Nurse Practice Act under the supervision of a collaborating physician.

2. Completes 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 record.

3. Manages health conditions and terminal illnesses by developing an individualized plan of

care, prescribing medications and/or treatments, obtaining consultations or making referrals

and coordinating hospice care services.

4. Completes 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 determinations. Provides clinical information to the

hospice medical director for interpretation for eligibility for hospice recertification.

5. Makes recommendations to the hospice medical director regarding patient eligibility for

certification and recertification for hospice care.

6. Reviews clinical information, coordinates and oversees patient care in consultation with the

hospice interdisciplinary team and other healthcare practitioners.

7. Assures that patient receives appropriate measures to control symptoms, through

collaboration with interdisciplinary team members.

8. Reviews and develops protocols for treatment and proposes options for interventions

based on the literature in collaboration with the collaborating physician.

9. Consults the collaborating physician when the patient's plan of care is outside standardized

practice and protocols.

Communication

1. Communicates and collaborates with the interdisciplinary group to create, review and revise

the patient's plan of care.

2. Consults with the patient's attending physician, the hospice medical director and other

healthcare practitioners regarding the patient's eligibility for hospice care, ongoing care

needs and medical management related to the patient's terminal condition.

3. Communicates with other community health practitioners to coordinate the plan of care.

4. Attends and participates in hospice interdisciplinary group meetings.

5. Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes, physical

examination notes, assessment visit notes, medical orders, collaboration notes and other

documentation in the medical record.

6. Educates/counsels patients, families, and/or caregivers as to preventative care, medical

problems, psychological problems, and spiritual problems in conjunction with the

interdisciplinary team to meet the total needs of patients.

7. Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient.

8. Assists the patient and family / caregiver and other team members in providing continuity of

care.

9. Works in cooperation with the family / caregiver and hospice interdisciplinary group to

identify the goals of care and meet the care needs of the patient and family / caregiver.

10. Serves as a nursing resource for consultation and educations to members of the

interdisciplinary team and other healthcare practitioners in the community.

11. Establishes, builds and nurtures relationships with staff and community referral sources to

facilitate program growth.

Additional Duties

1. Maintains knowledge of and compliance with current Medicare/Medicaid, state/federal rules

and regulations for hospice services.

2. Ensures compliance with the Medicare conditions of participation and other state regulations

govern the provision of healthcare.

3. Complies with all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements

in accordance with federal, state and organizational policies.

4. Participates in organizational monitoring of the quality of medical services and quality

improvement initiatives.

5. Assumes responsibility for personal growth. Develops, maintains and upgrades professional

knowledge and practice skills through attendance at seminars, conferences and

participation in continuing education and in-service classes.

6. Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or accepted assignments.

7. Demonstrate knowledge in communication and counseling patient/family in dealing with

end-of-life issues.

Qualifications

1. Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.

2. Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program which 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

1485. Current nursing licensure in California and CPR certification.

1486. Master's degree with a minimum of (1) year Nurse Practitioner experience and a minimum of

(1) year hospice or palliative care experience.

5. Accreditation from an approved certifying body for advanced practice nursing as required by

California.

6. Certification in a specialist area preferred; (e.g. Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN),

Pediatrics or Geriatrics)

7. Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skill, problem solving skills,

mathematical skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.

8. 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.

9. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or

organization requirements and is in good working order.

Additional Information

Here at Compassionate Care Hospice, we are committed to our employees and their well-being.

Full Time Benefits Include:

Competitive compensation

Dynamic, fun, team-oriented work environment

Countless growth and development opportunities

Flexible Schedules

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Company Paid Life insurance

Mileage Reimbursement

PTO

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Days

Employee Assistance Program

401K

FSA

And so much more!

Compassionate Care Home Health, Hospice, and In-Home Care

Compassionate Care was established in 2003 in Fresno County and has grown into Central California's largest privately held home health agency. The healthcare company is expanding its locations and services, replicating its unique formula throughout the state. Compassionate Care provides in-home medical, rehabilitative and support services by seasoned professionals with comprehensive clinical training and robust hospitality experience. In July of 2020 the organization officially began its venture into hospice, further vertically integrating services while always prioritizing their patients' continuum of care.

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Compassionate Care is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled