Nurse Practitioner - PRN

About the role

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 where they feel most comfortable—at home.

Schedule

PRN schedule with weekday evenings and weekends.

Pay

• Pay Per Visit: $100.00
• Admin Rate (Orientation and Meeting): $60.00 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 (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 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, x-rays, EKGs, and other diagnostic procedures for palliation and treatment of terminal disease; document the treatment plan accordingly and review results with the collaborating physician
• Make referrals to other disciplines as indicated by the patient’s needs
• Actively participate in interdisciplinary team conferences

Qualifications

• Current and unencumbered license as a Nurse Practitioner in the state where assigned
• Minimum of one (1) year experience as a Nurse Practitioner or minimum of one (1) year experience as a hospice Registered Nurse in the last three (3) years
• 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
• Must meet physician–nurse practitioner restrictive collaborative requirements specific to the state assigned and supply a copy of all active collaborating physician agreements; indicate whether these will be transferable to employment with Amedisys
• Must 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
• 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