NP - Hospice & Palliative Care– Ongoing Locum Tenens - Escondido, California - (DM)

Start Date: September 28, 2026
Assignment: Ongoing | 13 weeks with potential to extend
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Weekend: One Sunday per month, with a weekday off during that week
Call: Optional / Occasional On-Call Coverage
Work Environment: Home-Based Hospice & Palliative Care
Patient Volume: Approximately 45–50 visits/month
EMR: MyUnity
Local Travel: Required for home visits

Opportunity Highlights


• Provide compassionate, home-based hospice and palliative care

• Consistent weekday schedule with one rotating Sunday per month

• Work closely with an interdisciplinary care team

• Serve as a clinical resource for home health aides and other care team members

• Opportunity to support patients and families through serious and life-limiting illnesses

• Mileage reimbursement available for local patient visits


Clinical Responsibilities


• Conduct face-to-face hospice and palliative care visits in patients' homes

• Perform comprehensive assessments and manage symptoms

• Develop and update individualized care plans

• Participate in goals-of-care discussions and advance care planning

• Assist with POLST and advance directive discussions

• Provide education and support to patients and families

• Coordinate care with physicians, community providers, and the interdisciplinary team

• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and quality initiatives

• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation


Requirements


• Active California NP and RN licenses

• DEA registration

• NPI

• MSN degree

• AANP or ANCC certification

• BLS certification

• 3+ years of hospice or palliative care experience

• ACHPN certification preferred at hire and required within one year

• Valid California driver's license and appropriate vehicle insurance

• Comfortable providing independent home-based care

• Spanish bilingual skills are a plus


Ideal Candidate

An experienced hospice/palliative care NP who is compassionate, independent, collaborative, and comfortable with end-of-life conversations while providing patient-centered care in the home.

Interested in a meaningful, ongoing hospice and palliative care opportunity? Apply today to learn more.