Posted 10/11/2026 · Job #516041
Nurse Practitioner – San Diego County | 13–Week Local – San Diego County, California
Job Description
Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner – Hospice & Palliative Care | San Diego County, CA
Compassionate hospice and palliative care NP opportunity in San Diego County, California. We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens role serving patients throughout central and north San Diego County in home-based settings.
Job Details
- Location: San Diego County, California
- Setting: Home-based hospice and palliative care
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Shifts per Week: 5
- Shift Duration: 8-hour days
- Patient Volume: Approximately 3-4 patient visits per day, with a typical panel of about 15 patients
- Weekend Rotation: Rotating Sundays as needed, with a compensatory day during the week
Job Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of nursing experience in hospice care or palliative care
- Active California Registered Nurse license
- Active California Nurse Practitioner license
- Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program and MSN or equivalent advanced nursing education
- National certification through AANP or ANCC
- Active DEA certification
- Active NPI number or ability to obtain promptly
- Current BLS/CPR certification
- Advanced Certification as a Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse (ACHPN) preferred; required within 1 year
- Valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance
- Strong documentation and computer skills
- Bilingual Spanish skills preferred
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive hospice and palliative care assessments in home settings
- Evaluate patient history, perform physical assessments, and develop individualized plans of care
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, community physicians, patients, and families to coordinate care
- See new admissions to the hospice program and manage a small patient panel
- Provide education and counseling on disease progression, symptom management, medications, and available resources
- Facilitate goals-of-care discussions, advance care planning, advance directives, and POLST documentation
- Document patient encounters and care plans accurately within the electronic medical record
- Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, case conferences, and quality improvement initiatives
- Serve as a clinical resource and educator for staff on hospice and palliative care best practices
- Support rotating weekend coverage and occasional extended patient needs when necessary
Apply now to join a compassionate hospice and palliative care team serving San Diego County, CA, and make a meaningful impact in patients’ lives.
Benefits
GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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