Nurse Practitioner

UnitedHealth Group • Danville, VA • 17h ago

Explore opportunities with Commonwealth 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 Hospice Nurse Practitioner , you will provide consultation in palliative care, symptom management and supportive care to meet the needs of the Hospice patient as requested by the referring physician.

Primary 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

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:

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

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

Current CPR certification

5+ years nursing experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Clinical nursing care in oncology, hospice, geriatrics, or intensive care

Palliative Care ARNP

Experience working with an interdisciplinary team

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $52.64 to $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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