Compassionate Hospice Nurse Practitioner — Per Diem Home Care

UnitedHealth Group; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 101,000 - 151,000; Part time

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Hospice Nurse Practitioner to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals with life-limiting illnesses in home settings. This role emphasizes comfort, dignity and quality of life within a supportive team.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary hospice team, perform face-to-face assessments, manage symptoms, and coordinate referrals. The salary for full-time employment ranges from $100,722 to $151,084 annually with

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered NP license in the assigned state.
• 1+ years NP or hospice RN in last 3 years.
• Authority to practice and prescribe as NP in the state.
• Medicare billing privileges as NP.
• Meets state collaborative requirements with physician.
• State insurance requirements met for NP practice/prescribing.
• Knowledge of Medicare reimbursement and coding.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Communicate significant findings to the clinical manager and team.
• Complete face-to-face encounters and assess disease changes and QoL.
• Order and review labs, x-rays, EKGs for palliation and plan.
• Make referrals to other disciplines as needed.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team conferences.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Medicare billing

CPR certification

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Hospice Nurse Practitioner to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals with life-limiting illnesses in home settings. This role emphasizes comfort, dignity and quality of life within a supportive team.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary hospice team, perform face-to-face assessments, manage symptoms, and coordinate referrals. The salary for full-time employment ranges from $100,722 to $151,084 annually with