Per Diem Hospice NP — Compassionate Home Care

UnitedHealth Group; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 63,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase program

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Per Diem Hospice Nurse Practitioner to provide compassionate, patient-centered care in home-based settings for individuals with life-limiting illnesses. You will assess needs, manage symptoms, and support patients and families through end-of-life care as part of an interdisciplinary hospice team.

Required qualifications include an NP license in the state, CPR, hospice/nurse practitioner experience, Medicare billing knowledge, and ability to meet state

Qualifications

• Current and unencumbered NP license in the state of employment.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ year NP or hospice RN experience in the last 3 years.
• Knowledge of Medicare reimbursement and coding for home and facility care.

Responsibilities

• Communicate significant findings and changes to the care team.
• Complete face-to-face encounters and assess function, pain, and quality of life.
• Order and review labs and diagnostics for palliation and treatment, documenting plans.
• Make referrals to other disciplines as indicated.
• Participate actively in interdisciplinary team conferences.

Skills

CPR certification

Hospice care experience

Medicare knowledge

Education

Nurse Practitioner license (state)

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Per Diem Hospice Nurse Practitioner to provide compassionate, patient-centered care in home-based settings for individuals with life-limiting illnesses. You will assess needs, manage symptoms, and support patients and families through end-of-life care as part of an interdisciplinary hospice team.

Required qualifications include an NP license in the state, CPR, hospice/nurse practitioner experience, Medicare billing knowledge, and ability to meet state