Home Health NP – PRN Day Shift, Competitive Pay

Amedisys; Milford (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO or HSA plans

Paid time off

Wellness rewards

Mental health support

401(k) with match

Family benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Fleet vehicle program

Job summary

Amedisys is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for PRN Day Shift coverage in the Kent and Sussex County areas of Delaware. This home health and hospice role offers flexible scheduling and a strong focus on patient comfort and quality of life at home.

Candidates must have an active NP license in the state, Medicare billing privileges, and CPR certification, with hospice/home health experience preferred. Compensation is competitive and includes comprehensive benefits where applicable.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner license

Medicare billing privileges

Hospice/home health experience

CPR certification

Prescriptive authority

Collaborative practice

Education

Nurse Practitioner degree

Job description

Amedisys is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for PRN Day Shift coverage in the Kent and Sussex County areas of Delaware. This home health and hospice role offers flexible scheduling and a strong focus on patient comfort and quality of life at home.

Candidates must have an active NP license in the state, Medicare billing privileges, and CPR certification, with hospice/home health experience preferred. Compensation is competitive and includes comprehensive benefits where applicable.