Nurse Practitioner Hospice PRN

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

Pay

Attractive pay: $50–$75 per hour.

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 (spa, gym, sports, hobbies, pets, etc.)
• Mental health support: up to five free counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance program
• 401(k) with a company match
• Family support: 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 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 work, x-rays, EKGs, and other diagnostic procedures for palliation and treatment of the terminal disease; document the treatment plan 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 Nurse Practitioner license in the state of employment
• Minimum of one year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner or one year of experience as a hospice Registered Nurse within the last three 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 state-specific physician-nurse practitioner collaborative requirements; supply copies 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 to satisfy such requirements through group coverage with Amedisys
• 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