Hospice Nurse Practitioner Per Diem

Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S., offers an opportunity to make a difference as a Hospice Nurse Practitioner, providing care where patients feel most comfortable—at home.

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 lab tests, x-rays, EKGs, and other diagnostic procedures for palliation and treatment of the terminal disease; document the treatment plan and review results with the collaborating physician.
• Make referrals to other disciplines as indicated by the patient's needs.
• Actively participate in interdisciplinary team conferences.

Requirements

• Current and unencumbered license as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of employment.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner or one (1) year of experience as a hospice Registered Nurse within the last three (3) years.
• Authority to practice and prescribe as a nurse practitioner in the state where services are provided.
• Medicare billing privileges as a nurse practitioner.
• Must meet state-specific physician-nurse practitioner collaborative requirements and supply a copy of all active collaborating physician agreements.
• Insurance required by state law for nurse practitioners to practice and prescribe, or eligibility to satisfy these requirements through group coverage with Amedisys.
• 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.

Pay

• Attractive pay range: $58 - $65 per hour plus mileage.
• Option to be paid per visit plus mileage.

Benefits

• 401k with company match.

Schedule

• PRN - Flexible hours.