Shape the Future of Patient Care: Palliative Nurse Practitioner Opportunity in Monrovia, CA
Join Supportive Care Specialist Group as a cornerstone of compassionate care, where our Palliative Nurse Practitioners profoundly impact patients and their families. We value flexibility, autonomy, and a supportive environment, offering a unique opportunity to shape your career in palliative care.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Compensation: Full-time roles start at $155,000 annually, with the potential to earn more based on productivity and quality of care.
- Flexibility: Tailor your work hours to fit your life, with structured weekdays and adaptable on-call duties for a balanced professional and personal life. Standard shifts are daytime, Monday through Friday, with some flexibility required for weekend work and on-call duties by phone as necessary.
- Comprehensive Benefits: We prioritize the well-being of our team members by offering vision, dental, and health insurance, along with paid time off and a retirement plan to support your long-term financial health.
- Professional Autonomy: Ideal for self-motivated individuals who thrive in independent settings, providing an opportunity to shape the quality and approach of patient care while providing administrative assistance and advanced tools to ensure you excel in your role.
Role Responsibilities:
- Rounding on a daily basis, split between half the day in an acute hospital and half the day in a long-term acute hospital.
- Caring primarily for geriatric patients, with some adult patients, supporting them and their families through difficult times.
- Supporting hospital staff, attending physicians, and ensuring open communication lines among everyone involved in patient care.
Requirements:
- Active Family Nurse Practitioner license.
- At least two years of hospital inpatient experience and two years of primary care experience.
- Ability to work independently with a patient-centered approach.
- Excellent communication skills, with a compassionate bedside manner that fosters trust and respect with patients and their families.
Training and Development:
- New hires will shadow the current team for several weeks, going through our processes until they feel comfortable. They will transition to independent work under a board-certified palliative physician.
Team and Support Structure:
- Reporting to their supervising physician and the chief clinical officer, with occasional reports to the chief medical officer.
- Access to support staff at each hospital, including social workers, chaplains, and patient advocates.
- Additional support from our office staff for documentation, medical records, calls, and obtaining records.
Ideal Candidate:
- We are looking for a Nurse Practitioner who embodies compassion, professionalism, and a commitment to excellence. The ideal candidate will have:
- Amazing Bedside Manner: A compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care, fostering trust and comfort.
- Great Communication Skills: Exceptional ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team. Fluency in English is required, and proficiency in Spanish or other languages is a plus.
- Desire for Work-Life Balance: Seeking a role that offers flexibility and the potential for personal and professional growth.
- Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, contributing to a supportive and dynamic work environment.
- Patient-Centered Approach: Dedicated to putting patients at the center of treatment and care goals, actively participating in transforming healthcare delivery at our locations.
- Commitment to Professional Growth: Motivated to continuously improve and grow within the role, making a meaningful impact on healthcare and patients' lives.
Why Join Us?
Our team is dedicated to providing the highest standard of palliative care, focusing on enhancing the quality of life for patients and offering support to their families. By joining us, you'll be part of a supportive community of healthcare professionals committed to making a meaningful impact in the field of palliative care.
Apply Today!
Take the next step in your nursing career with a role that offers both professional fulfillment and flexibility. Send your curriculum vitae and proof of licensure to the recruiter. The email address will be provided.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Tenured
Pay: Up to $160,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Nurse Practitioner: 1 year (Required)
- Inpatient: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person