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Hinds Hospice, a nonprofit, was established in 1981. We serve Fresno, Madera, and Merced Counties in the Central San Joaquin Valley of California. The care we provide reflects a partnership between you, your family, and the Hinds Hospice team.

Founded by Nancy Hinds, we put our organization mission at the foundation of everything we do, continuing to honor Nancy's legacy while remaining competitive in the changing Hospice Care landscape. The mission of Hinds Hospice is to uphold the dignity and ease the suffering of the terminally ill while supporting their loved ones and those who are grieving.

We have an amazing staff of 200, over 350 devoted volunteers and a dedicated Board of Directors. When you join Hinds Hospice, you join a mission driven organization that honors the journey of our patients and their families.

We are eager to attract the best, so we offer the following:

• Competitive compensation $60 - $65 hour
• Generous benefits package, including:
  • Comprehensive health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
    • (FREE employee Medical/Vision Coverage through Kaiser/Guardian and affordable family rates)
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Life/AD&D insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Credit Union membership
  • Paid Time Off (24.5 days per year for FT employees, based on 40-hour work week).
  • Professional Growth and Development Opportunities Clinical Ladders
  • State of the Art Simulation Lab
  • Paid Mileage
  
  

We are looking for a Full Time (40 hrs week) Nurse Practitioner to join our team.

The role of the Nurse Practitioner is to assist the Medical Director in activities within the scope of practice of a Nurse Practitioner, as directed by the Medical Director. In collaboration with the Medical Director, the Nurse Practitioner will provide oversight of care for hospice patients, provide education and collaboration with clinical staff and complete Face-to-Face evaluations of Hinds Hospice patients who require re-certification on the Medicare Benefit.

• Completion of a professional nursing program accredited by the National League for Nursing.
• Completion of Masters Program in nursing. Current NP Licensure, CPR, recent physical and TB, Tdap, MMR, Varicella, HepB immunizations.
• Demonstrated ability to work with health team personnel.
• At least 2 years of experience in the hospice/palliative care setting (prefer one-year hospice experience).
• Recommended (not required) to have certification in hospice and palliative nursing.
• Able to function autonomously with flexibility and confidence, and possess good time management skills.
• Must have a valid drivers license and a willingness to use personal vehicle in the course of employment.
• Must show proof of automobile insurance, proof of current auto registration and acceptable driving record (no more than 3 points within a 36-month period).
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (i.e., Push, Pull, Lift/Carry 35 lbs.)