Per Diem Hospice NP: Palliative Care & Care Coordination

UnitedHealth Group; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Per Diem Hospice Nurse Practitioner to provide consultation in palliative care, symptom management, and supportive care for hospice patients, coordinating with the Hospice Medical Director and other physicians.

The role involves face‑to‑face visits, planning of care, and education for patients and families, with pay ranging from $46 to $69 per hour. Benefits are described as part of the employer's comprehensive compensation package.

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 such as ANCC, NBCHPN, or AANP.
• Current driver’s license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• 5+ years nursing experience.

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 the 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 responses to hospice care.
• Collaborates with the patient/family, attending physician, and other members of the interdisciplinary group 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.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient education

Hospice care

Education

Nurse Practitioner certification

National board certification (ANCC/NBCHPN/AANP)

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Per Diem Hospice Nurse Practitioner to provide consultation in palliative care, symptom management, and supportive care for hospice patients, coordinating with the Hospice Medical Director and other physicians.

The role involves face‑to‑face visits, planning of care, and education for patients and families, with pay ranging from $46 to $69 per hour. Benefits are described as part of the employer's comprehensive compensation package.