Nurse Practitioner
Listed compensation
$75-$80/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Join Silverado Palliative Coastal Valleys covering Los Angeles County and be part of a nationally recognized team ranked in the top 10 nationwide by Fortune Magazine’s Best Workplaces in Aging Services™.
Since 1997, Silverado has been delivering exceptional care to individuals with neurodegenerative conditions and those facing life-limiting illnesses through our Palliative services. We’re a certified Great Place to Work® and proud to offer competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities.
We’re hiring a Nurse Practitioner – a compassionate and skilled clinician who provides advanced nursing care, supports patients and families through end-of-life journeys, and ensures compliance with regulatory standards. This role is essential to delivering dignified, patient-centered care and supporting the smooth operation of our Palliative program.
Be a Difference-Maker with a Palliative Care Leader
You lead with clinical expertise, empathy, and professionalism. You’re a strong communicator who thrives in a mission-driven environment. You’re passionate about improving quality of life for patients and families while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.
- What You’ll Be Doing
- Perform comprehensive nursing assessments for Palliative patients
- Assess signs and symptoms of discomfort, including pain, and take prompt, appropriate action
- Initiate and manage individualized plans of care for patients and families
- Provide direct face-to-face visits for referred and existing patients
- Communicate with physicians regarding patient updates and care plans
- Maintain knowledge of state and federal regulations and JCAHO standards (if applicable)
- Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) programs
- Ensure all services comply with hospice standards and regulatory requirements
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of Advanced Practice Registered Nursing
- MSN or Doctoral Degree required
- Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License in the state of employment
- End-of-Life Nursing Education Program (ELNEC) – all 8 modules completed within 18 months of hire
- Certification in Hospice and Palliative Nursing preferred
- Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and reliable transportation
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Must clear criminal background check, physical, and drug screening
- Comfortable working outside regular hours as needed
Why Choose Silverado?
Fortune Magazine Best Workplace in Aging Services™
Certified Great Place to Work®
Paid Training and Strong Internal Mobility
- Schedule: PRN (Per Diem), Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, variable shifts as needed to meet business needs
- Anticipated pay range
- $75—$80 USD
- Silverado offers the following benefits to eligible employees:
- 401(k) matching
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Other amazing benefits such as Pet Insurance, Auto and Home Insurance and Discount Programs!
- Silverado does not accept candidates from outside recruiters or agencies for this role. *
California Employees: For roles requiring driving, the driving requirement has been deemed essential to the performance of this role due to specific business necessity. Supporting documentation is maintained by Silverado and is available for review upon request to ensure compliance with California law.
To view California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) information, please visit this page: silverado.com
Employment offers are contingent on background check, drug screening, physical, and TB testing (if applicable).
Silverado uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization with both the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security
EOE/M/F/D/V
Key Responsibilities
The Nurse Practitioner will perform comprehensive nursing assessments and manage individualized care plans for palliative patients. They will provide direct face-to-face visits and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Palliative Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$161k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $146k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Palliative Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 38% have no call, 73% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $156k–$166k | Palliative Care median $239k (middle half $239k–$239k)13 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$146k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Palliative Care listings in California | 8 active | 271 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 18% remote · 38% no call · 73% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Palliative Care pay trend | −4.0% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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