Hospice Nurse Practitioner - Compassionate Palliative Leader

UnitedHealth Group; Cottonwood (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Equity stock purchase

401k contributions

Incentive programs

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group in Cottonwood, AZ seeks a Hospice Nurse Practitioner to provide palliative and supportive care in a dedicated hospice program. You will work with the Hospice Medical Director, coordinate care, and support patients and families in meaningful end-of-life planning.

Requires state licensure, nursing specialization, CPR, and 5+ years of nursing experience. Benefits include a comprehensive package and 401k options. Join a team committed to Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Qualifications

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

Clinical nursing

CPR certification

Driver's license

5+ years nursing

Education

Nurse Practitioner

Clinical Nurse Specialist certification

ANCC/NBCHPN/AANP certification

Job description

UnitedHealth Group in Cottonwood, AZ seeks a Hospice Nurse Practitioner to provide palliative and supportive care in a dedicated hospice program. You will work with the Hospice Medical Director, coordinate care, and support patients and families in meaningful end-of-life planning.

Requires state licensure, nursing specialization, CPR, and 5+ years of nursing experience. Benefits include a comprehensive package and 401k options. Join a team committed to Caring. Connecting. Growing together.