Nurse Practitioner - PRN - Hospice

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General Role Description: 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.

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

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
• Possession of NPI Number, DEA with prescribing privileges, PECOS enrollment, CAQH enrollment, Medicare number, and referable Medicaid number
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• Current CPR certification
• 1+ years of NP experience in chronic disease management, family care, or primary care

About Optum

Optum is the health care technology and innovation company of the UnitedHealth Group enterprise along with UnitedHealthcare. We’re a global organization that’s evolving health care so everyone can have the opportunity to live their healthiest life. With our hands across all aspects of health, we'll provide you with a rewarding career that enables you to grow in the directions that best fit your passions. This is your opportunity to be part of a team that’s dedicated to Caring. Connecting. Growing together.