Per Diem Hospice NP: Compassionate Primary Care & Coordination

UnitedHealth Group; Sierra Vista (AZ); On-site; USD 7,252,000 - 10,862,000; Part time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Per Diem Nurse Practitioner to deliver advanced nursing care for hospice patients and act as a clinical resource to the staff and interdisciplinary team.

The role includes prescriptive authority, on-call duties, and collaboration with supervising physicians. You will manage care for patients with complex conditions, perform in-person visits, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted license as Nurse Practitioner in state of practice.
• Certification as Clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Practitioner.
• Current CPR certification.
• NP has prescribing privileges (DEA) and necessary enrollments.

Responsibilities

• Delivers specialized primary care and consultation with prescriptive authority.
• Coordinates care for patients with complex conditions and leads interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Performs face-to-face visits and ensures proper documentation per company processes.
• Provides clinical education and serves as a resource for staff and quality initiatives.
• Supports performance improvement and other duties to ensure clinical excellence.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Clinical Nurse Specialist

CPR certification

Prescribing privileges (DEA)

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Per Diem Nurse Practitioner to deliver advanced nursing care for hospice patients and act as a clinical resource to the staff and interdisciplinary team.

The role includes prescriptive authority, on-call duties, and collaboration with supervising physicians. You will manage care for patients with complex conditions, perform in-person visits, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.