Hospice NP PRN

Amedisys, Inc. • Beaumont, TX

3d

About The Position

Amedisys is hiring a per diem hospice nurse practitioner to provide care for patients at home. The role includes assessing patients’ disease-related changes, functional decline, pain and symptom management, coping, and quality of life; coordinating care with physicians and the interdisciplinary team; and supporting palliation and treatment of terminal illness. Compensation is $80.00–$85.00 per visit. Benefit eligibility may vary by position and shift status, and participation in certain benefits requires enrollment in an Amedisys medical plan.

Requirements

• Current, unencumbered Nurse Practitioner license in the state assigned by the company.
• At least one year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner, or at least one year of experience as a hospice Registered Nurse 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 collaborative requirements; provide copies of active collaborating physician agreements and indicate whether they are transferable to employment with Amedisys.
• Have insurance required by state law to practice and prescribe, or be eligible for the requirements to be met through employer group coverage.
• Knowledge of Medicare reimbursement and coding for home, office, nursing home, and assisted living services, as well as Medicaid and other regulatory requirements.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Communicate significant findings, problems, and changes in a 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 as dictated by the patient’s condition; document the treatment plan and review results with the collaborating physician.
• Refer patients to other disciplines as indicated by their needs.
• Participate actively 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.
• Up to five free counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance program.
• 401(k) with 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

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed