Hospice Nurse Practitioner - Wilson, NC - PRN
UnitedHealth Group•Wilson, NC
•$46 - $69
About The Position
Hospice of Wilson, part of LHC Group and the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. The Hospice Nurse Practitioner provides consultation in palliative care, symptom management, and supportive care to meet the needs of hospice patients as requested by the referring physician. The role includes collaborating with patients, families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary group to coordinate care and support patients at home.
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, with 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/family responses to hospice care.
- Collaborate with the patient and family, attending physician, and other members of the interdisciplinary group in providing patient and family care.
- Instruct and supervise the patient and family in self-care techniques when appropriate.
- Maintain accurate, 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.
- Equity stock purchase plan, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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