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 as a Nurse Practitioner for patients with serious or life-limiting illnesses
• Conduct patient assessments, develop individualized care plans, and manage symptoms
• Perform face-to-face home visits, averaging 45–50 visits per month
• Conduct goals-of-care discussions and advance care planning, including POLST and advance directives
• Provide patient and family education regarding hospice and palliative care
• Serve as a resource and support for home aides and the interdisciplinary team
• Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team and community physicians
• Participate in IDT meetings and quality improvement initiatives
• Collaborate closely with the Hospice & Palliative Care Medical Director
• Document all patient encounters using My Unity EMR
• Work Monday through Friday, with one Sunday per month (with a corresponding weekday off), 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Participate in rotating weekends, occasional on-call coverage, and 24/7 patient coverage as needed
• Maintain current California NP and RN licenses, DEA, NPI, MSN, AANP/ANCC certification, and BLS
• Maintain a minimum of 3+ years of hospice or palliative care experience
• Obtain ACHPN certification within one year of hire (preferred at hire)
• Maintain a valid California driver’s license and auto insurance for local travel to patient homes
• 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.
