Hospice Nurse Practitioner Per Diem- Cottonwood, AZ
UnitedHealth Group•Cottonwood, AZ
•$46 - $69
About The Position
Northern Arizona Hospice, part of LHC Group and the Optum family of businesses, is hiring a per diem Hospice Nurse Practitioner in Cottonwood, Arizona. The role provides consultation in palliative care, symptom management, and supportive care to meet hospice patients’ needs as requested by the referring physician. The position collaborates with patients, families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary group (IDG) to coordinate care and support patients and families.
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.
- At least 5 years of nursing experience.
- Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
Nice To Haves
- Current CPR certification or ability to complete it within 90 days of hire.
- Experience working with an interdisciplinary team.
- Clinical nursing care experience in oncology, hospice, geriatrics, or intensive care.
- Palliative Care ARNP.
Responsibilities
- Conduct face-to-face encounter visits within prescribed time limits for qualifying hospice patients and report clinical findings to the Hospice Medical Director.
- Consult with the Hospice Medical Director as needed, inform the primary physician of recommended services, and collaborate with other physicians as needed.
- Initiate and coordinate the plan of care, documenting problems, appropriate goals, interventions, and patient and family responses to hospice care.
- Collaborate with the patient and family, attending physician, and other IDG members in providing patient and family care.
- Instruct and supervise the patient and family in self-care techniques when appropriate.
- Maintain accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the patient's condition.
- Report the patient's condition and identified needs or issues to the Administrator and Hospice Medical Director.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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