Hospice Nurse Practitioner - Palliative Care Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Northern Arizona Hospice, part of UnitedHealth Group, seeks a Hospice Nurse Practitioner to provide palliative and supportive care to hospice patients in the Cottonwood area, working within an interdisciplinary team.

You will conduct face-to-face visits, coordinate with the Hospice Medical Director, guide patients and families in self-care, and maintain detailed clinical documentation to ensure quality care across the patient journey.

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.
• 5+ years nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs face-to-face visits within prescribed time limits for qualifying hospice patients and reports findings to the Hospice Medical Director.
• Consults with the Hospice Medical Director and coordinates with attending physicians and IDG members.
• Initiates and coordinates the plan of care, documents goals, interventions, and patient/family responses.

Skills

Nursing experience

APR.NP/CNS certification

Job description

Northern Arizona Hospice, part of UnitedHealth Group, seeks a Hospice Nurse Practitioner to provide palliative and supportive care to hospice patients in the Cottonwood area, working within an interdisciplinary team.

You will conduct face-to-face visits, coordinate with the Hospice Medical Director, guide patients and families in self-care, and maintain detailed clinical documentation to ensure quality care across the patient journey.