Palliative Nurse Practitioner in Brea

Position: Nurse Practitioner

Location: Brea

Company: Supportive Care Specialist (SCS)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Part-Time

Organizational Overview

• Supportive Care Specialist (SCS) is dedicated to improving the quality of life for patients

living with serious and complex illnesses. Our mission is to provide compassionate,

patient-centered palliative care that emphasizes comfort, dignity, and support for both

patients and their families.

• We collaborate with hospitals, long-term acute care (LTAC) facilities, and community

healthcare organizations strictly for the purpose of coordinating and delivering clinically

appropriate care. SCS does not request, require, or incentivize referrals from any

partner facility or provider. All care is based solely on patient needs.

• Our multidisciplinary team—including physicians, nurse practitioners, social workers,

and chaplains—works together to ensure that every patient receives thoughtful,

individualized, clinically appropriate care.

Position Overview

• The Supportive Care Specialist Nurse Practitioner (NP) plays a key role in delivering

high-quality palliative care services across acute and long-term care settings. This

position focuses on symptom management, care coordination, goals-of-care

conversations, and supporting patients and families through complex medical decisions.

• This role emphasizes clinical excellence, ethical practice, and patient-centered care. No

duties involve soliciting, influencing, or rewarding referrals or business tied to

federally reimbursed services. All activities must comply with the Anti-Kickback

Statute (AKS) and Stark Law.

Primary Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to:

• All responsibilities must be performed solely for patient care purposes and may not be

influenced by or tied to the volume or value of referrals.

• Conduct daily rounding in acute care and LTAC facilities, delivering compassionate and

clinically appropriate palliative care.

• Assess, diagnose, and manage symptoms such as pain, dyspnea, nausea, and anxiety to

promote comfort and quality of life.

• Collaborate with attending physicians, facility staff, and SCS clinicians to coordinate care

and ensure continuity across settings.

• Facilitate goals-of-care discussions and assist with advance care planning.
• Document all patient encounters thoroughly, accurately, and in compliance with the

Electronic Health Record (EHR) requirements.

• Provide education to patients, families, and healthcare teams regarding palliative care

principles.

• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to comprehensive care

planning.

• Demonstrate professionalism, empathy, and strong clinical judgment in all patient

interactions.

• Maintain clear, compassionate communication with patients and families as they navigate

emotionally challenging situations.

• Uphold all legal, ethical, and regulatory standards, including full compliance with AKS,

Stark, HIPAA, and organizational policies.

Qualifications

• Active Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in the state of practice.
• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Active or eligible DEA registration.
• Board Certification in Family Practice, Adult-Gerontology, or Acute Care (Palliative or

Hospice certification preferred).

• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in palliative care, acute care, internal

medicine, or geriatrics preferred.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to support patients and families through

complex situations.

• Commitment to patient autonomy, dignity, and high-quality, ethical care.

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation is established in advance, consistent with fair market value (FMV),

and is not dependent—directly or indirectly—on the volume or value of referrals or

other federally reimbursable services.

• Salary range: $145,000 – $165,000 per year (based on experience and FMV standards)
• Additional professional development–based or quality-based opportunities may be

available, but none are tied to referral volume or federally reimbursed services

Benefits Include:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave
• Malpractice coverage
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Flexible hours with clinical autonomy for scheduling patient rounds
• Retirement plan and continuing education support

Schedule

• Full-Time, Monday–Friday (Day Shift)
• Flexible rounding schedule based on patient census and clinical need
• Limited weekend or after-hours phone coverage as needed

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Supportive Care Specialist (SCS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage applications

from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation,

national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Employment decisions are based solely on

qualifications, merit, and organizational need.

Compliance Statement

This position must be performed in full compliance with all federal and state healthcare laws,

including the Anti-Kickback Statute (42 U.S.C. § 1320a-7b), the Stark Law (42 U.S.C. §

1395nn), HIPAA, and all related regulations. HouseCall MD strictly prohibits offering, soliciting,

or receiving any remuneration tied to referrals or the generation of federally reimbursable

business. All clinical decisions must be made independently and based solely on patient needs

and medical appropriateness.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $140,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person