Hospital volunteer Jobs in Moreno Valley, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Inpatient and Outpatient Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA)

Location : Hospital and Senior Living Communities

Schedule : Flexible Hours customized schedule to Monday – Friday and Weekend shifts (Per Diem, Part Time and Full-Time), with participation in 24 / 7 after-hours call program if desired

About Us :

We are a well-established, reputable healthcare organization dedicated to delivering compassionate, expert palliative care to patients facing serious illnesses. Our interdisciplinary team partners closely with hospitals and senior living communities to provide comprehensive inpatient palliative services, ensuring patients and families receive support, comfort, and expert guidance throughout their care journey.

Position Summary :

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our inpatient palliative care team. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care, and thrive in a collaborative, hospital-based environment. This role is primarily focused on managing palliative care consults in acute care hospitals and senior living facilities. The provider will work Monday through Friday, with participation in a shared, after-hours call rotation to ensure 24 / 7 continuity of care.

Key Responsibilities :

Conduct comprehensive palliative care consultations for patients with serious illnesses, focusing on symptom management, goals of care discussions, and psychosocial support.

Collaborate closely with hospitalists, specialists, nursing staff, case managers, and interdisciplinary teams to integrate palliative care into the patient's overall treatment plan.

Perform thorough patient assessments, develop and implement individualized care plans, and adjust treatments based on patient needs.

Facilitate advance care planning discussions, including code status conversations, hospice referrals when appropriate, and end-of-life care planning.

Provide compassionate communication and education to patients and their families regarding prognosis, treatment options, and expected outcomes.

Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).

Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and quality improvement initiatives.

Share in the after-hours call program to provide 24 / 7 support for urgent palliative care needs.

Qualifications :

Licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with active, unrestricted license in the state of practice.

Board Certification as an NP or PA required; additional certification in Palliative Care (such as ACHPN) preferred but not required. On the job palliative care training provided.

Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and decision-making skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on compassionate, patient-centered care.

Ability to work autonomously in a hospital environment and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.

Preferred Hospital Access

We're actively growing within a strong network of hospitals. Priority will be given to providers with privileges (or those open to obtaining privileges) at the following hospitals :

Loma Linda University Health – Murrieta

St. Mary Medical Center

Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital

Temecula Valley Hospital

UCI Health – Fountain Valley

Rancho Springs Hospital + Inland Valley

Orange County Global Medical Center

Benefits :

Competitive salary with on-call stipends

Very flexible schedule

Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k, etc.)

Generous paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Professional development support, including continuing education opportunities including training in palliative care.

Supportive, mission-driven team environment

Job Type : Per Diem, Part-time and Full-time

Pay : $110,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year