Hospice Nurse Practitioner — At-Home Palliative Care

Jobtome; Sebring (FL); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 125.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Comprehensive benefits

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Descripción de la vacante

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Hospice Nurse Practitioner to provide compassionate, patient-centered end-of-life care in home-based settings. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to manage symptoms and support patients and families, ensuring comfort and dignity throughout the care journey.

The role emphasizes assessment, treatment planning, and coordination with physicians, with responsibilities spanning communication, referrals, and team participation.

Formación

• Active NP license in the state you are assigned to
• 1+ years experience as a Nurse Practitioner or minimum of one year as a hospice RN in last three 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
• Must have insurance required by state law for nurse practitioners to practice or be eligible for such insurance through employer
• Knowledge of Medicare reimbursement and coding for all levels of service - home, office, nursing home, etc.
• Current CPR certification

Responsabilidades

• Communicate significant findings, problems, changes in condition or environment to the clinical manager/attending physician and other team members
• Complete face to face encounters and assess disease-related changes, decline in function, adherence and effectiveness of pain and symptom regimen
• Order and review appropriate lab tests, imaging, and other diagnostics for palliation and treatment and document the plan
• Make referrals to other disciplines as indicated by patient needs
• Actively participate in interdisciplinary team conferences

Conocimientos

Nurse Practitioner

Hospice experience

Patient-centered care

CPR certification

Educación

Nurse Practitioner license

Herramientas

CPR certification

Descripción del empleo

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Hospice Nurse Practitioner to provide compassionate, patient-centered end-of-life care in home-based settings. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to manage symptoms and support patients and families, ensuring comfort and dignity throughout the care journey.

The role emphasizes assessment, treatment planning, and coordination with physicians, with responsibilities spanning communication, referrals, and team participation.