Hospice Nurse Practitioner - 25465
Bakersfield, CA, USA
Min: 145,000.00
Max: 155,000.00
Territory: Bakersfield-Kern County
Schedule: Full Time
What You'll Get in Return (Full-time Perks & Benefits):
- Tuition Reimbursement – We invest in your continued growth
- Paid Time Off & Holidays – Because your well-being matters
- Comprehensive Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability
- 401(k) & HSA – Plan for your future with confidence
- Mileage Reimbursement – For applicable travel and visits
- Advanced Training Programs – Elevate your skills, expand your impact
- A Mission-Driven Culture – Be part of a passionate, purpose-filled team providing the highest standard of end-of-life care
Our Culture
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.
On An Average Day You Will:
(includes, but not limited to)
- Provide palliative and advanced illness care in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team
- Perform patient assessments, develop treatment plans, manage symptoms, and coordinate ongoing care
- Evaluate hospice eligibility and provide clinical recommendations for certification and recertification
- Prescribe medications, order treatments, and coordinate referrals and consultations within scope of practice
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality patient care
- Educate and counsel patients, families, and caregivers regarding disease management, goals of care, and end-of-life planning
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation and patient records
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and care planning activities
- Serve as a clinical resource and educator for staff, providers, and community partners
- Develop and maintain relationships with referral sources and healthcare partners to support program growth
- Support quality improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with hospice regulations and standards
- Maintain patient confidentiality and adherence to all regulatory and organizational requirements
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned
What You'll Bring to The Team:
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
- Current Nurse Practitioner licensure and advanced practice certification as required by state regulations
- Master’s degree preferred
- Minimum one (1) year of Nurse Practitioner experience and one (1) year of palliative care experience preferred
- Certification in palliative care, hospice, geriatrics, or a related specialty preferred
- Strong clinical assessment, communication, problem-solving, and documentation skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, patients, and families
- Proficiency with electronic medical records and healthcare software systems
- Flexible work schedule and commitment to ongoing professional development
Join a Team that embraces the reverence of life!
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. For more information about Bristol Hospice, visit www.bristolhospice.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
EEOC Statement
Bristol Hospice is an equal-opportunity employer. Our success depends upon our ability to create and maintain a diverse and supportive work environment where individuality is promoted. Bristol puts high priority on the worth of every person. 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.