Description

Hinds Hospice, one of the most well-known and well-respected nonprofit agencies in California’s Central Valley and a pioneer in the practice of hospice and palliative care, is seeking a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to join our team.

The role of the Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner is to provide palliative care for identified Hinds Palliative patients in patients homes, ALF, and SNF. Consult and assist with the referring physician, the acute care team, and other members of interdisciplinary team to coordinate the patient's plan of care. Provide consultation in palliative care, symptom management and supportive care to meet the needs of the patient as requested by the referring physician.

• Prepare and maintain accurate patient records, charts and documents to support the medical practice and reimbursement for services provided
• Establish relationships with existing hospital-based palliative care teams, partner companies, medical directors, hospital physicians, community physicians, nurses and other team members as well as community members to build a culture of collaboration and clinically integrated care across the continuum
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve the patient and family experience of care and to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of resource use throughout Hinds
• Develop outreach programs for community agencies and health care settings (such as nursing homes), as appropriate. Educate and assist Hinds team members on End of Life/Palliative Care. Participate in community outreach presentations to interested groups or community advisory committees at each hospital site
• Participate in biweekly Palliative Care team meetings to review active cases
• Participate in monthly and periodic team meetings for the operational and administrative functions of the Palliative Program
• Be available on an as needed basis to support other team members with clinical advice and assist with physician communication needs
• Be available on an as needed basis to support educational and outreach goals of the Hinds Palliative Program
• Act as spokesperson for Hinds Palliative

Why Hinds Hospice:

A mission-driven organization and a pioneer in hospice care, Hinds Hospice seeks to uphold the dignity and ease the suffering of the terminally ill while supporting their loved ones and those who are grieving. Our vision is to be recognized for excellence in compassionate end-of-lifecare and specialized grief support services, accessible to all. We provide a compassionate presence, pursue excellence, act ethically, professionally, and with hope.

As a member of the Hinds Hospice team, you’ll be part of an organization with a long history of recognition for excellence and compassion. Hospice work in any position from medical to clerical -- can be demanding. But hospice work is rewarding, especially for a person with the dedication required to rise to the challenges of end-of-life care, regardless of the position they work.

Hinds Hospice is Joint Commission accredited and was recently recognized by Fresno’s Marjaree Mason Center as its Leading Business for 2023.

Qualifications

• Competitive compensation $70 - $72 an hour
• Generous benefits package, including:
  • Comprehensive health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • (FREE employee Medical/Vision Coverage through Kaiser/Guardian and affordable family rates)
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Life/AD&D insurance
    • Employee Assistance Program
  • Credit Union membership
  • Paid Time Off (24.5 days per year for FT employees, based on 40-hour work week).
  • Professional Growth and Development Opportunities Clinical Ladders
  • State of the Art Simulation Lab
  • Paid Mileage

Qualifications for this position include but are not limited to:

• Completion of a professional nursing program accredited by the National League for Nursing.
• Completion of Masters Program in nursing. Current NP Licensure in the state of CA.
• Demonstrated ability to work with health team personnel.
• At least 2 years of experience in the hospice/palliative care setting (prefer one-year hospice experience).
• Recommended (not required) to have certification in hospice and palliative nursing.
• Able to function autonomously with flexibility and confidence, and possess good time management skills.
• Must have a valid drivers license and a willingness to use personal vehicle in the course of employment.
• Must show proof of automobile insurance, proof of current auto registration and acceptable driving record (no more than 3 points within a 36-month period).
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (i.e., Push, Pull, Lift/Carry 35 lbs.)

If you are a person with the dedication, the compassion, the qualifications, and the skills required
If you want to be part of a team that strives to provide the best in hospice and palliative care to the suffering and their loved ones

Hinds Hospice wants to hear from you.