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Hospice Nurse Practitioner Per Diem (PRN)

Part-time

UnitedHealth Group

Sierra Vista, AZPart-time$52.64–78.85/hrPosted 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$52.64–78.85/hr
Location
Sierra Vista, AZ
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Current Unrestricted License In State Of ResidenceCertified As A Clinical Nurse Specialist Or Nurse Practitioner In State Of PracticeCurrent Certification By A National Body Such As ANCC Or AANPCurrent CPR CertificationCurrent Driver's License

Job overview

UnitedHealth Group is hiring a Hospice Nurse Practitioner Per Diem (PRN). The Per Diem Nurse Practitioner delivers advanced nursing care to patients and families, serving as a clinical resource for staff and the interdisciplinary team. This role involves providing specialized primary care, managing complex patient conditions, performing face-to-face visits, and ensuring proper documentation. The Nurse Practitioner also contributes to clinical education and quality improvement initiatives.

Key focus areas include Deliver specialized primary care and consultation, including prescriptive authority and on-call duties, Coordinate and manage care for patients with complex conditions, and Conduct comprehensive assessments and direct interdisciplinary team meetings.

Successful candidates bring Current Unrestricted License In State Of Residence, Certified As A Clinical Nurse Specialist Or Nurse Practitioner In State Of Practice, and Current Certification By A National Body Such As ANCC Or AANP. Important skills include Delivers Specialized Primary Care And Consultation, Prescriptive Authority, On-Call Duties, Coordinates And Manages Care For Patients With Complex Conditions, Conducting Comprehensive Assessments, and Directing Interdisciplinary Team Meetings.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Delivers Specialized Primary Care and ConsultationPrescriptive AuthorityOn-Call DutiesCoordinates and Manages Care for Patients With Complex ConditionsConducting Comprehensive AssessmentsDirecting Interdisciplinary Team MeetingsPerforms Face-to-Face Patient VisitsEnsures Proper DocumentationProvides Clinical Education Internally and ExternallyServes as a Resource for StaffParticipating in Team MeetingsQuality Improvement InitiativesSupports Performance Improvement

Qualifications

Current Unrestricted License in State of ResidenceCertified as a Clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Practitioner in State of PracticeCurrent Certification by a National Body Such as ANCC or AANPCurrent CPR CertificationPossession of NPI NumberDEA With Prescribing PrivilegesPECOS EnrollmentCAQH EnrollmentMedicare NumberReferable Medicaid Number1+ Years of NP Experience in Chronic Disease Management, Family Care, or Primary CareCurrent Driver's License

Benefits

401(k) Match

Full job description

Requisition number: 1061143

Job category: Healthcare Delivery, Advanced Practice Clinicians

Explore opportunities with Casa de la Paz 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 a Per Diem 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.

Primary 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

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.

Required Qualifications:

  • 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

  • Current CPR certification

  • 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 driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation

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Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $52.64 - $78.85 per hour. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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