Nurse Practitioner
Listed compensation
$76.53-$83.22/hr
The week · per this postingWeekdays only
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Job Description
At Central Coast VNA & Hospice (VNA), we are committed to delivering compassionate, team-driven home health, palliative, and hospice care to individuals and families across the Central Coast.
For over 74 years, VNA has provided skilled in-home services, from rehabilitation and chronic disease management to comfort care at life's end. With a focus on dignity, respect, and individualized care plans tailored to each patient's needs.
As a nonprofit rooted in community trust, VNA upholds a mission of patient-centered care, reinvesting resources into clinical excellence, family support, and accessible community health services. VNA is looking for a Nurse Practitioner.
Job Summary
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) will provide clinical care, education, consultation, and support for research initiatives, while working collaboratively with physicians and other members of the multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include coordinating patient care, overseeing individualized plans of care, conducting face-to-face home visits, completing clinician documentation, and providing follow-up care.
The NP will serve as a co-primary clinician, in collaboration with VNA Medical Directors, for patients who do not have an established primary clinician. The role also includes conducting physician/NP-level home visits for patients whose primary remains responsible for their care and providing telephone and -on-site clinical consultation to staff as assigned.
Status: Per Diem
Education/Experience/Skills/Qualifications
- Current California Nurse Practitioner license
- California Furnishing license and DEA certificate
- Master’s degree in nursing or equivalent advanced practice certification
- CPR certification
- Strong knowledge of pain and symptom management principes
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and clinical consultation skills
Special Requirements
- Current California driver's license
- Auto insurance
- Reliable vehicle
Joining VNA means becoming part of a trusted, mission-driven organization with more than 74 years of community-based service. We are dedicated to supporting our employees with meaningful professional growth opportunities, a collaborative environment, and a strong commitment to work/life balance.
The compensation range for this role is determined by factors such as location and required skills. The salary range provided reflects the lowest to highest amount we reasonably anticipate paying for this position at the time of posting.
Compensation is influenced by labor market conditions and various factors, including but not limited to: prevailing minimum wage in the area, relevant education, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, sales or revenue targets, and business needs.
It is not typical for a new hire to be offered the highest end of the salary range. Pay decisions are based on the unique circumstances of each candidate and position.
In addition to competitive compensation, VNA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- 403(b) plan
We are proud to provide a workplace where you can grow your career while making a meaningful impact on the community we serve. Please visit ccvna.com to apply, we look forward to welcoming the next dedicated professional to our team.
Key Responsibilities
The Nurse Practitioner will provide clinical care, education, and consultation while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include conducting face-to-face home visits, overseeing individualized care plans, and providing clinical documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current California Nurse Practitioner license, a furnishing license, and a DEA certificate. A Master’s degree in nursing or equivalent advanced practice certification is required, along with CPR certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Home Health — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 48% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
In California, the Nurse Practitioner weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$164k (328 salary observations; 638 listings), vs ~$138k nationally (2,810 salary observations; 8,989 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner at Central Coast Community VNA a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Home Health (NP) — ranked against 64 active Home Health (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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