Hospice Nurse Practitioner - PRN

UnitedHealth Group•Wentzville, MO

10d

About The Position

Explore opportunities with Community Loving Care Hospice, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together. As the Nurse Practitioner, you will be responsible for providing an advanced level of nursing practice to patients and families and a clinical resource to staff and the interdisciplinary team. This is a per diem position. You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Requirements

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
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 CPR certification
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