Hospice Nurse Practitioner (PRN) - Houston, TX

About the role

UnitedHealth Group, through At Home Hospice (a part of LHC Group), is hiring a Hospice Nurse Practitioner in Houston, Texas for a PRN/as-needed position. The nurse practitioner provides face-to-face visits to hospice patients, offering consultation in palliative care, symptom management and supportive care as requested by the referring physician.

Key responsibilities

• Makes face-to-face encounters within prescribed time limits and reports clinical findings to the Hospice Medical Director
• Consults with the Medical Director, informs the primary physician of recommended services and collaborates with other physicians
• Initiates and coordinates the plan of care, documenting problems, goals, interventions and patient/family response
• Instructs and supervises patients and families in self-care techniques when appropriate
• Maintains accurate clinical notes and reports patient condition and needs to the Administrator and Medical Director

Required profile

• Active unrestricted license in the state of residence
• Current certification as a clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Practitioner, and current certification by a national body such as ANCC, NBCHPN or AANP
• 5+ years of nursing experience
• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation
• Preferred: current CPR certification or ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire; experience with an interdisciplinary team; clinical nursing care in oncology, hospice, geriatrics or intensive care

What we offer

• Hourly pay ranging from $50.85 to $76.27 based on full-time employment
• Comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (subject to eligibility)