Hospice Nurse Practitioner - Compassionate Palliative Leader

Optum; Cottonwood (AZ); On-site; USD 63,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Stock purchase plan

401(k) contribution

Job summary

Northern Arizona Hospice, part of the LHC Group within the Optum family, is seeking a Hospice Nurse Practitioner to provide palliative and supportive care consultations to hospice patients in Cottonwood, Arizona.

You will conduct face-to-face visits, coordinate care with the Hospice Medical Director and other physicians, educate families, and maintain thorough clinical notes. A licensed NP with 5+ years of nursing experience is preferred, with CPR and driving flexibility.

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 (ANCC, NBCHPN, or AANP).
• 5+ years nursing experience.
• Valid driver's license and vehicle/transport access.

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

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Palliative care

Nurse Practitioner

Education

Nurse Practitioner certification

Job description

Northern Arizona Hospice, part of the LHC Group within the Optum family, is seeking a Hospice Nurse Practitioner to provide palliative and supportive care consultations to hospice patients in Cottonwood, Arizona.

You will conduct face-to-face visits, coordinate care with the Hospice Medical Director and other physicians, educate families, and maintain thorough clinical notes. A licensed NP with 5+ years of nursing experience is preferred, with CPR and driving flexibility.