Hospice Nurse Practitioner: Palliative Care Leader

UnitedHealth Group; Laurel (MS); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

401(k) contribution

Equity stock purchase plan

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Hospice Nurse Practitioner to provide consultation in palliative and supportive care for hospice patients, collaborating with physicians and the care team. The role includes coordinating plans of care, patient/family education, and ensuring timely face-to-face visits.

The ideal candidate holds an active state nursing license, NP/Clinical Nurse Specialist certification, and national certification, with at least 5 years of nursing experience and reliable

Qualifications

• Active unrestricted nursing license in the state of practice.
• Current certification as a clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Practitioner.
• National certification (ANCC/NBCHPN/AANP) required.
• Minimum 5 years of nursing experience.
• Valid driver’s license and access to reliable 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

Nursing license

APN/NP certification

National certification

5+ years nursing experience

Driving license & vehicle access

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Hospice Nurse Practitioner to provide consultation in palliative and supportive care for hospice patients, collaborating with physicians and the care team. The role includes coordinating plans of care, patient/family education, and ensuring timely face-to-face visits.

The ideal candidate holds an active state nursing license, NP/Clinical Nurse Specialist certification, and national certification, with at least 5 years of nursing experience and reliable