Nurse Practitioner Hospice

About the role

Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S., offers a flexible, purpose-driven opportunity for nurse practitioners to make a daily difference in patients' lives by providing care in the comfort of their homes.

Pay

Attractive hourly pay range of $50.00–$55.00.

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 such as spa, gym, sports, hobbies, and pets.
• Mental health support with up to five free counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance program.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Family support including infertility treatment coverage, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement.

Benefit eligibility varies 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 interdisciplinary team.
• Complete face-to-face encounters to assess disease-related changes, functional decline, pain and symptom regimen effectiveness, patient and family coping mechanisms, and quality of life.
• Order and review lab tests, x-rays, EKGs, and other diagnostic procedures for palliation and treatment of terminal disease; document the treatment plan and review results with the collaborating physician.
• Make referrals to other disciplines as indicated by patient needs.
• Actively participate in interdisciplinary team conferences.

Requirements

• Current and unencumbered Nurse Practitioner license 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.
• Compliance with state-specific physician-nurse practitioner collaborative requirements; supply a copy of all active collaborating physician agreements and confirm transferability to Amedisys employment.
• Insurance required by state law for nurse practitioners to practice and prescribe, or eligibility to satisfy these requirements through employer group coverage.
• Knowledge of Medicare reimbursement and coding for all service levels (home, office, nursing home, assisted living, etc.), Medicaid, and other regulatory requirements.
• Current CPR certification.