Nurse Practitioner Hospice

Amedisys is one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S., offering flexibility, purpose, and growth to help patients heal at home.

Pay

Attractive hourly rate range of $90.00–$100.00.

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 (e.g., spa, gym, sports, hobbies, 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 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 interdisciplinary team.
• Complete face-to-face encounters to assess disease-related changes, functional decline, pain/symptom regimen effectiveness, patient/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 treatment plans and review results with collaborating physician.
• Make referrals to other disciplines as needed.
• Actively participate in interdisciplinary team conferences.

Qualifications

• Current and unencumbered Nurse Practitioner license in the state of employment.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience as a Nurse Practitioner or one (1) year 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-NP collaborative requirements and supply active collaborating physician agreements (transferability to Amedisys employment may apply).
• Insurance required by state law for practice and prescribing, or eligibility for employer-provided 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.