Per Diem Hospice Nurse Practitioner — Primary Care & Palliative

Optum; Sierra Vista (AZ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 109,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Casa de la Paz Hospice, part of the LHC Group within the Optum family, is seeking a Per Diem Nurse Practitioner to deliver advanced nursing care to patients and serve as a clinical resource to staff. You will perform face-to-face visits, coordinate care for complex conditions, prescriptive authority, and participate in team meetings and quality initiatives.

A current NP license, national certification, and CPR are required; benefits include a comprehensive package and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted license in the state of residence.
• Certified as a Clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Practitioner in the state of practice.
• Current certification by a national body such as ANCC or AANP.
• Current CPR certification.
• Possession of NPI Number, DEA with prescribing privileges, PECOS enrollment, CAQH enrollment, Medicare number, and referable Medicaid number.
• 1+ years of NP experience in chronic disease management, family care, or primary care.
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.

Responsibilities

• Delivers specialized primary care and consultation, including prescriptive authority and on-call duties, in collaboration with a supervising physician
• Coordinates and manages care for patients with complex conditions, including conducting comprehensive assessments and directing interdisciplinary team meetings
• Performs face-to-face patient visits and ensures proper documentation using company-defined processes and forms
• Provides clinical education internally and externally, and serves as a resource for staff while participating in team meetings and quality improvement initiatives
• Supports performance improvement and fulfills additional duties as assigned, contributing to overall clinical excellence

Skills

Clinical NP

Chronic disease management

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Nurse Practitioner certification

Job description

Casa de la Paz Hospice, part of the LHC Group within the Optum family, is seeking a Per Diem Nurse Practitioner to deliver advanced nursing care to patients and serve as a clinical resource to staff. You will perform face-to-face visits, coordinate care for complex conditions, prescriptive authority, and participate in team meetings and quality initiatives.

A current NP license, national certification, and CPR are required; benefits include a comprehensive package and opportunities for