Home-Based Palliative NP: Compassionate Care Leader

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Hackensack (NJ)

On-site

USD 116,000 - 174,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Incentive programs

Equity stock plan

401k plan

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Palliative Nurse Practitioner to deliver compassionate palliative medical services in home and clinical settings. You will manage symptoms, coordinate with physicians, and develop treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs.

The role emphasizes collaboration with hospitals, nursing facilities, and home health teams, with emphasis on documentation and compliant practice. Competitive benefits and career growth are highlighted.

Qualifications

Master's degree or higher in Nursing.
Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in the state where services are provided.
Certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the AANP or ANCC.
Authorized to practice and prescribe as a NP in the state of service, with DEA registration, where permitted by law.
Medicare billing privileges as a Nurse Practitioner.
Meets state collaboration requirements and provides active collaboration agreements.
Maintains state-required NP insurance or qualifies for company policy.
Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Provide palliative care in home and clinical settings with physicians and medical directors.
Schedule visits, assess patients, and develop individualized care plans.
Review treatments and tests; update plans with physician input.
Complete documentation and chart reviews in a timely manner.
Coordinate care across providers and settings; support community education.