Hospice NP PRN

About the role

Join Amedisys—one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.—where flexibility, purpose and growth come together to help patients heal where they feel most comfortable, at home.

Pay

$80.00 – $85.00 per visit. Compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits

• Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans with free telehealth
• Paid time off
• Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services with Amedisys HSA plan
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards for activities (spa, gym, sports, hobbies, pets, and more)
• Mental health support with up to five free counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) with company match
• Family support: infertility treatment coverage, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement

Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status. Participation requires enrollment in an Amedisys medical plan.

Responsibilities

• Communicate significant findings, problems, changes in condition or environment to the clinical manager/attending physician and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Complete face-to-face encounters and assess: disease-related changes, decline in function, adherence and effectiveness of pain and symptom regimen, patient and family coping mechanisms, and quality of life.
• Order and review appropriate labs, X-rays, EKGs, and other diagnostic procedures for palliation and treatment of the terminal disease as dictated by the patient's condition; document the treatment plan accordingly and review results with collaborating physician.
• Make referrals to other disciplines as indicated by the patient's needs.
• Actively participate in interdisciplinary team conferences.

Qualifications

• Current and unencumbered license as a Nurse Practitioner in the state the employee is assigned to work by the Company.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience as a Nurse Practitioner or minimum of one (1) year experience as a hospice Registered Nurse in the last three (3) years.
• Authority to practice as a nurse practitioner in the state where services are provided.
• Authority to prescribe as a nurse practitioner in the state where services are provided.
• Medicare billing privileges as a nurse practitioner.
• Meet physician–nurse practitioner restrictive collaborative requirements specific to the state assigned; supply a copy of all active collaborating physician agreements and indicate whether these will be transferable to employment with Amedisys.
• Insurance required by state law for nurse practitioners to practice (and prescribe) in the state where services are provided, or eligibility for such insurance requirements to be satisfied by group coverage with an employer.
• Knowledge of Medicare reimbursement and coding for all levels of service (home, office, nursing home, assisted living, etc.), Medicaid, and other regulatory requirements.
• Current CPR certification.