Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner NP - Baldwin Park CA - Full Time or Weekend Coverage

Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Full time or Weekend Coverage

Company: Supportive Care Specialist Group

Location: In-Person – Baldwin Park, CA

Job Type: Full Time or Part Time | Full time and part time opportunities available

Schedule: Monday to Friday Base Schedule | Daytime Shift | Required Weekend Coverage

Overview

Supportive Care Specialist Group is looking for an empathetic and seasoned Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) to provide holistic, patient-focused care across hospital and Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) facilities in Baldwin Park, CA.

This role is perfectly suited for clinicians comfortable with Full time or weekend coverage duties while maintaining a well-organized weekday framework. In this position, you will treat adult and geriatric populations facing complex health issues and guide patients and their families through crucial medical choices.

You will practice with strong clinical independence while functioning as an integral part of a cooperative multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Compensation and Benefits

• Schedule: Monday to Friday daytime schedule paired with required weekend shifts.
• On-Call & Rotations: Limited rotating weekends and occasional phone-based on-call duties.
• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Financial Security: Retirement plan.
• Time Off: Paid time off (PTO).
• Flexibility: Full time and part time opportunities available.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily Rounding: Conduct routine daily patient rounding in hospital and LTAC environments.
• Consultations & Symptoms: Deliver specialized palliative care consults and manage challenging clinical symptoms.
• Goals of Care: Direct goals of care conversations with patients and family members.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Partner with attending physicians, nursing personnel, and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Care Planning: Design individualized, patient-centered care management strategies.
• Documentation: Ensure clinical documentation is maintained in a accurate and timely manner.

Qualifications

Required

• Licensure: Active Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in California.
• Inpatient Experience: At least two (2) years of inpatient hospital experience.
• Primary Care Experience: At least two (2) years of primary care clinical experience.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication abilities and an empathetic bedside manner.

Preferred

• Specialty Experience: Prior clinical experience in palliative care, hospice, or geriatrics.
• Language Skills: Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is an added advantage.

Work Model

• Structured Schedule: Primary weekday schedule featuring an organized daily workflow.
• Weekend Coverage: Weekend coverage required on a rotating schedule basis.
• Rounding Environments: On-site rounding based in acute hospital and LTAC settings.
• Team Support: Supportive, team-based environment backed by strong clinical collaboration.

Why Join Us

• Purpose-Driven Impact: Perform deeply meaningful work assisting individuals managing severe illnesses.
• Supportive Culture: Thrive in a collaborative and encouraging clinical environment.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a balanced daily schedule with a predictable routine.
• Career Advancement: Access valuable pathways for ongoing professional development.

Apply Today

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Pay: From $75.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person