Nurse Practitioner, Hospice

Sutter Health

. Assess, diagnose, plan, and implement medical care for patients in collaboration with a physician .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeRoseville • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,324 - $168,463 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in assessing, diagnosing, and implementing comprehensive hospice care plans while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Proficient in clinical assessment, patient education, and providing evidence-based care to enhance the quality of life for patients and families.

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Master's Degree In Nursing5 Years Recent Relevant ExperienceDirect Patient Care Experience In HospiceKnowledge Of Hospice Philosophy And Medicare Hospice BenefitDemonstrated Clinical Assessment Skills

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Hard Skills

Clinical Disease Entities KnowledgePathophysiology KnowledgePharmacological Treatment ModalitiesNon-Pharmacological Treatment ModalitiesCare Plan DevelopmentPatient AssessmentReferral ManagementInterdisciplinary Team CollaborationPatient EducationQuality Of Life Promotion

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsSound Clinical JudgmentAbility To Function IndependentlyAbility To Maintain Harmonious Relations

Tools & Technologies

Cellular PhonesSmartphonesPDAsLaptop ComputersComputer Technology

Certifications & Qualifications

Graduate Of An Accredited School Of Nursing

Industry Keywords

Hospice CarePalliative CareMedicare Conditions Of ParticipationLocal Coverage DeterminationsCHAP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess, diagnose, plan, and implement medical care for patients in collaboration with a physician
Assess patients to identify hospice care needs
Create and modify plans of care
Make appropriate referrals
Provide patient and family education
Monitor patient status and evaluate the effectiveness of established plans of care
Serve as a resource for medical and nursing staff
Collaboratively develop and implement Hospice programs in varied settings
Provide evidence-based physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual/existential care with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team
Promote patients’ quality of life by relieving suffering through illness, death, and family bereavement
Cover multiple offices in the greater Roseville Yuba City area

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Master's degree in Nursing
5 years recent relevant experience
Direct patient care experience, preferably in a Hospice environment
Knowledge of clinical disease entities common to hospice and palliative care
Knowledge of pathophysiology, disease progression, and pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities for palliative care
Knowledge of hospice philosophy, the Medicare hospice benefit, Conditions of Participation, Local Coverage Determinations under the Medicare Fiscal Intermediary, and CHAP
Demonstrated clinical assessment skills
Interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
Ability to function independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team
Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment in planning and providing patient care
Ability to recognize the special needs of hospice patients and families, friends, and caregivers in the home
Ability to communicate effectively, maturely, and caringly with patients, family, friends, and caregivers
Ability to maintain effective and harmonious working relations with internal and external customers
Proficiency using cellular phones, smartphones or PDAs, laptop computers, and computer technology
Function within the full scope of licensure

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions
Full-time regular employee status
Exempt position
32 weekly hours
Monday–Friday schedule
Weekend work as needed