Hospice Nurse Practitioner — Flexible, Home-Based Care

Amedisys; New London (CT); On-site; USD 156,000 - 177,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO or HSA plans with telehealth

Paid time off

Wellness rewards

Job summary

Amedisys Nurse Practitioner in the New London area seeks a hospice-focused NP to provide home-based care across the coverage area. Flexible: 1 day per week or every other week, with responsibilities centered on patient comfort and symptom management.

Compensation includes hourly pay of $75.00–$85.00, with benefits and company-supported professional resources. Join a leading home health and hospice company dedicated to patient-centered care.

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.

Job description

Amedisys Nurse Practitioner in the New London area seeks a hospice-focused NP to provide home-based care across the coverage area. Flexible: 1 day per week or every other week, with responsibilities centered on patient comfort and symptom management.

Compensation includes hourly pay of $75.00–$85.00, with benefits and company-supported professional resources. Join a leading home health and hospice company dedicated to patient-centered care.