Job Summary
The role involves in-person consultations with patients to determine their eligibility for hospice services. You will work closely with an interdisciplinary team to modify care plans as necessary, ensuring all evaluations and findings are accurately documented in adherence to CMS regulations.
Responsibilities
- Conduct face-to-face assessments of patients to assess their eligibility for hospice care.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to refine and enhance patient care plans.
- Perform bedside evaluations and document all findings in accordance with CMS guidelines.
- Travel within the assigned geographic area to conduct patient visits.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in hospice or palliative care.
- An active Nurse Practitioner certification in the state of California.
- A Master’s degree in Nursing is preferred.
- Willingness and ability to travel within the designated region.
Salus Hospice - Orange County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
