NP Hospice Nurse Practitioner - Washington county

About the role

As the Per Diem Hospice Nurse Practitioner, you will provide compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals with life-limiting illnesses, focusing on comfort, dignity, and quality of life. Working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice team, your duties will encompass assessment of patient needs, the management of symptoms, and providing support to patients and families through end-of-life care.

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, the patient and family coping mechanisms, and quality of life
• Order and review appropriate lab, 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

Requirements

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

Pay

The hourly pay for this role ranges from $50.85 to $76.27 per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401(k) contribution

All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.