Hospice Nurse Practitioner - Fayetteville, NC - PRN

UnitedHealth Group•Fayetteville, NC

10d•$104,500 - $156,000•Remote

About The Position

Cape Fear Valley Hospice, part of LHC Group and the Optum family, is seeking a Hospice Nurse Practitioner for PRN/Inconsistent home visits. This role involves providing consultation in palliative care, symptom management, and supportive care to meet the needs of Hospice patients as requested by the referring physician. The position emphasizes creating meaningful connections with patients, families, colleagues, and the community within a culture of Caring, Connecting, and Growing together.

Requirements

Active unrestricted license in the state of residence
Current certification as a clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Practitioner in the state of practice
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
Current CPR certification
5+ years of nursing experience

Nice To Haves

Experience working with an interdisciplinary team
Clinical nursing care in oncology, hospice, geriatrics, or intensive care
Palliative Care ARNP

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.