Hospice Nurse Practitioner Per Diem

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Job summary

Amedisys in the United States is seeking a Hospice Nurse Practitioner for a PRN role to provide compassionate, high-quality care in patients' homes and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

In this position you will evaluate patients, manage palliation, order and review diagnostic tests as needed, coordinate referrals, and participate in team conferences. Flexible hours and mileage reimbursement accompany hourly pay, plus a 401k with match.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current unencumbered Nurse Practitioner license.
• Minimum 1 year of NP or hospice RN experience in the last 3 years.
• Authority to practice and prescribe as NP in the service state.
• Medicare billing privileges for NP required.
• Must meet state NP collaborative requirements; provide agreements if required.
• CPR certification and state insurance as needed.

Responsibilities

• Communicate significant findings and changes in condition to the clinical team.
• Complete face-to-face encounters and assess disease changes, function, pain control, and QoL.
• Order/review labs, imaging, EKGs and other tests for palliation and document plans.
• Make referrals to appropriate disciplines as indicated by patient needs.
• Actively participate in interdisciplinary team conferences.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Home Health Care

Clinical Assessment

Communication

Education

Nurse Practitioner License

Job description

Hospice Nurse Practitioner - PRN

Make a difference every day as an Amedisys nurse practitioner

Join Amedisys-one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.-where flexibility, purpose and growth come together to help patients heal where they feel most comfortable, at home.

Overview

Hospice Nurse Practitioner - PRN

Make a difference every day as an Amedisys nurse practitioner

Join Amedisys-one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.-where flexibility, purpose and growth come together to help patients heal where they feel most comfortable, at home.

Attractive pay

• $58 - 65 per hour + mileage
• Option to pay per visit +mileage
• PRN - Flexible Hours
• 401k with match

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.

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.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.