Hospice NP PRN

About the job

Heart N Home Hospice, part of LHC Group and the Optum family of businesses, is hiring a per diem (PRN) hospice nurse practitioner in Lewiston, Idaho. At a referring physician's request, the nurse practitioner consults on palliative care, symptom management and supportive care for hospice patients.

LHC Group, part of the Optum family of businesses, describes itself as a national partner in post-acute care for hospitals, physicians and families.

What you'll do

• Make face-to-face encounter visits to qualifying hospice patients within the required time limits and report findings to the Hospice Medical Director
• Consult with the Hospice Medical Director as needed, tell the primary physician which services you recommend, and work with other physicians
• Start and coordinate the plan of care, documenting problems, goals, interventions and how the patient and family respond to hospice care
• Coordinate care for the patient and family alongside them, the attending physician and the rest of the IDG
• Teach and supervise patients and families in self-care techniques when it fits
• Keep accurate clinical notes and report the patient's condition and needs to the Administrator and Hospice Medical Director

What you need

• An active, unrestricted license in your state of residence
• Current clinical nurse specialist or nurse practitioner certification in the state where you practice
• Current national certification, for example from ANCC, NBCHPN or AANP
• 5+ years of nursing experience
• A current driver's license and vehicle insurance, and a dependable vehicle or access to public transportation
• Passing a drug test before starting work

Preferred

• Current CPR certification, or the ability to complete it within 90 days of hire
• Experience on an interdisciplinary team
• Clinical nursing experience in oncology, hospice, geriatrics or intensive care
• Palliative care ARNP

Schedule

• Per diem (PRN)

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Employee stock purchase and 401k contribution