Nurse Practitioner Hospice PRN

Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S., offers a flexible, purpose-driven role where you can make a difference in patients' lives by helping them heal at home.

Pay

Attractive pay ranging from $50 to $75 per hour, varying by 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 (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 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, 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 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 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
• Meet physician-nurse practitioner collaborative requirements specific to the state of employment; supply a copy of all active collaborating physician agreements and indicate transferability to Amedisys
• Insurance required by state law for nurse practitioners to practice and prescribe, or eligibility for such requirements to be satisfied by 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