Hospice Nurse Practitioner (NP) PRN

Amedisys, Inc. • Richmond, IN

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About The Position

Amedisys is seeking a PRN Hospice Nurse Practitioner to provide hospice care in patients’ homes. The role includes conducting face-to-face encounters, assessing disease-related changes and quality of life, coordinating with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, and ordering and reviewing diagnostic procedures for palliation and treatment of terminal disease. Compensation is $50.00–$55.00 per hour and may vary based on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Requirements

• Current, unencumbered Nurse Practitioner license in the state where the employee is assigned to work.
• At least one year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner, or at least one year of hospice Registered Nurse experience within the last three 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.
• Medicare billing privileges as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Meet state-specific physician–Nurse Practitioner restrictive collaboration requirements and provide copies of active collaborating physician agreements, indicating whether they can transfer to employment with Amedisys.
• Have insurance required by state law for Nurse Practitioners to practice and prescribe, or be eligible for applicable requirements to be satisfied through employer group coverage.
• Knowledge of Medicare reimbursement and coding for all levels of service, including home, office, nursing home, and assisted living, as well as Medicaid and other regulatory requirements.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Communicate significant findings, problems, and changes in the patient’s condition or environment to the clinical manager, attending physician, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Complete face-to-face encounters and assess disease-related changes, functional decline, adherence to and effectiveness of pain and symptom regimens, patient and family coping mechanisms, and quality of life.
• Order and review appropriate laboratory 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 based on patient needs.
• Actively participate in interdisciplinary team conferences.

Benefits

• Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans with free telehealth.
• Paid time off.
• Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services with the Amedisys HSA plan.
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards for activities.
• Up to five free counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Infertility treatment coverage.
• Adoption reimbursement.
• Paid parental and family caregiver leave.
• Fleet vehicle program, subject to restrictions.
• Mileage reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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