Job Overview

Location

Escondido, California 92025

Start Date

October 19, 2026

Duration

26 Weeks

Advanced Practitioner APRN

Job Title: Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP)
Location: Escondido, California
Schedule: 8:00AM – 5:00PM x 5
Term: 26-week assignment with the potential for extension
Pay Rate: $111 – $120/hr

Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP) for a temporary assignment in Escondido, California. These positions are 26-week contracts with the ability to extend.

Responsibilities for a Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP):

• Provide home-based hospice and palliative care services as a Nurse Practitioner for patients with serious or life-limiting illnesses
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans focused on symptom management
• Perform face-to-face home visits, averaging 45-50 visits per month
• Facilitate goals-of-care discussions, advance care planning, and completion of POLST/advance directives
• Provide patient and family education related to diagnosis, prognosis, and end-of-life care
• Serve as a resource and support for home health aides and the interdisciplinary care team
• Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team (IDT), community physicians, and the Hospice & Palliative Care Medical Director
• Participate in IDT meetings and quality improvement initiatives
• Document all patient encounters accurately and in a timely manner using My Unity EMR
• Work a Monday through Friday schedule with one Sunday per month, taking a weekday off in exchange
• Participate in rotating weekend coverage and occasional on-call duties as part of 24/7 patient coverage
• Maintain valid California NP and RN licenses, DEA, NPI, BLS, and AANP/ANCC certification
• Hold or obtain ACHPN certification within one year of hire
• Maintain a minimum of 3 years of hospice or palliative care experience
• Travel locally for patient home visits using a valid California driver's license with required insurance
• Spanish bilingual skills are a plus

Benefits for a Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP):

  • Weekly pay every Friday
  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Pet Insurance
  • 401K Retirement Plan (matching)
  • Full-service Credentialing and Corporate Travel Team
  • Referral Bonus up to $1,500

Astrya Global Medical Staffing offers 10+ years of staffing experience, 100% domestic support, and is certified by both the Joint Commission and National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations. At Astrya, we are dedicated to helping healthcare professionals find the perfect job.

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