Hospice Nurse Practitioner

Optum; Port Angeles (WA); On-site; USD 104,500 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Assured Home Health & Hospice, part of the Optum family, seeks a Hospice Nurse Practitioner to provide compassionate palliative care and symptom management for patients under hospice services across Washington. You will collaborate with physicians, care teams and families to tailor plans of care and support end-of-life goals.

This role requires NP or CNS certification, CPR, and 5+ years nursing experience, with a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Active unrestricted nursing license in the state of practice
• Current certification as a clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Practitioner
• Current CPR certification
• 5+ years nursing experience
• Current driver's license and access to vehicle/public transportation

Responsibilities

• Makes face-to-face encounter visits within prescribed time limits to qualifying Hospice patients and reports clinical findings to the Hospice Medical Director
• Consults with the Hospice Medical Director as needed, informs primary physician of recommended services, and collaborates with other physicians as needed
• Initiates and coordinates the plan of care. Documents problems, appropriate goals, interventions, and patient/family response to hospice care
• Collaborates with the patient/family, attending physician and other members of the IDG in providing patient and family care
• Instructs and supervises the patient/family in self-care techniques when appropriate
• Maintains accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the patient's condition. Reports patient condition and any identified needs/issues to Administrator and Hospice Medical Director

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Clinical Nurse Specialist

CPR Certification

5+ Years Nursing Experience

Driver's License

Job description

Explore opportunities with Assured Home Health & Hospice, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Hospice Nurse Practitioner provides consultation in palliative care, symptom management and supportive care to meet the needs of the Hospice patient as requested by the referring physician.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Makes face-to-face encounter visits within prescribed time limits to qualifying Hospice patients and reports clinical findings to the Hospice Medical Director
• Consults with the Hospice Medical Director as needed, informs primary physician of recommended services, and collaborates with other physicians as needed
• Initiates and coordinates the plan of care. Documents problems, appropriate goals, interventions, and patient/family response to hospice care
• Collaborates with the patient/family, attending physician and other members of the IDG in providing patient and family care
• Instructs and supervises the patient/family in self-care techniques when appropriate
• Maintains accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the patient's condition. Reports patient condition and any identified needs/issues to Administrator and Hospice Medical Director

Required Qualifications:

• Active unrestricted license in the state of residence
• Current certification as a clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Practitioner in the state of practice
• Current certification by a national body such as ANCC, NBCHPN, or AANP
• Current CPR certification
• 5+ years nursing experience
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with an interdisciplinary team
• Clinical nursing care in oncology, hospice, geriatrics, or intensive care
• Palliative Care ARNP

Compensation:

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $104,500 - $156,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.