Hospice Nurse Practitioner - Danville, VA - PRN

UnitedHealth Group • Danville, VA

9d • $44 - $65 • Remote

About The Position

Commonwealth Hospice, a part of LHC Group and the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Hospice Nurse Practitioner for a PRN/as-needed position in Danville, VA. This role involves providing consultation in palliative care, symptom management, and supportive care to hospice patients as requested by physicians. The position requires face-to-face visits for hospice patients and offers opportunities for evening and weekend work in addition to standard business hours. The company emphasizes a culture of Caring, Connecting, and Growing together, aiming to help people feel their best.

Requirements

• Active Nurse Practitioner license in Virginia required.
• Must be able to travel throughout the agency's service area, which covers a 50-mile radius.
• 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.
• 5+ years nursing experience.
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Nice To Haves

• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.
• 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.

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed