NP Hospice Nurse Practitioner

Amedisys, Inc.•Sebring, FL

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Nurse Practitioner – Hospice (Sebring, FL) Compassionate Care Hospice, an Amedisys Company Per Diem NP — Travel Required for F2F Visits | Flex Schedule At Compassionate Care Hospice, we go above and beyond—not only for our patients but for each other. Compassion, collaboration, and commitment are at the heart of everything we do.

Requirements

Current and unencumbered license as a Nurse Practitioner in the state the employee is assigned to work by the Company.
Minimum of one (1) year experience as a Nurse Practitioner or minimum of one (1) year experience as a hospice Registered Nurse in last three (3) years.
Must have the authority to practice as a nurse practitioner in the state where services are provided.
Must have the authority to prescribe as a nurse practitioner in the state where services are provided.
Must have obtained Medicare billing privileges as a nurse practitioner.
Must meet physician-nurse practitioner restrictive collaborative requirements specific to state assigned to work by the Company and supply a copy of all active collaborating physician agreements and indicate whether these will be transferable to your 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.
NP Hospice experience (and HCHB exp.)
Current NP license in the state(s) where you will work
Current CPR certification
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Comfortable with daily travel between facilities
Proficient in electronic medical record (EMR) systems

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 assesses the following: disease related changes, decline in function, adherence and effectiveness of pain and symptom regimen, the patient and family coping mechanisms and quality of life.
Order and review appropriate lab, x-rays, EKG's and other diagnostic procedures for palliation and treatment of the terminal disease as dictated by the patient's condition and documents the treatment plan accordingly and reviews results with collaborating physician.
Make referrals to other disciplines as indicated by the patient's needs.
Actively participate in interdisciplinary team conferences.