NP Hospice Nurse Practitioner

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH; New London (CT); On-site; USD 103,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO/HSA medical plans

Paid time off

Free healthcare services (Amedisys HSA

Wellness rewards

Counseling sessions

401(k) with company match

Family support & parental leave

Mileage reimbursement

Fleet vehicle program

Job summary

Beacon Hospice, Amedisys is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide hospice care in New London County, CT. The NP will conduct face-to-face assessments, manage palliative care plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to optimize patient quality of life at home.

Candidates should hold an active NP license, Medicare billing privileges, and be able to practice and prescribe in the state. Prior hospice or relevant experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current and unencumbered Nurse Practitioner license in the state of assignment.
• Minimum 1 year of NP experience or 1 year as hospice RN in last 3 years.
• Authority to practice as NP and to prescribe in the state of service.
• Must have Medicare billing privileges.
• Must meet state-specific physician-nurse practitioner collaborative requirements.
• Insurance as required by state law for NP practice.
• Knowledge of Medicare reimbursement and coding for home/hospice services.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Communicate significant findings and changes in condition to the clinical manager and team.
• Complete face-to-face encounters and assess disease progression, function decline, and quality of life.
• Order and review labs, imaging, and diagnostics; document treatment plan and review results with the physician.
• Make referrals to other disciplines as needed.
• Actively participate in interdisciplinary team conferences.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner license

Medicare billing privileges

Collaborative practice

CPR certification

Job description

Beacon Hospice, Amedisys

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

NP Hospice Nurse Practitioner | New London county

Beacon Hospice, Amedisys

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

• $75.00 - $85.00 hourly

What's In It For You

• Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans with free telehealth.
• Paid time off.
• Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services with Amedisys HSA plan.
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards for activities-use for spa, gym, sports, hobbies, pets and more.*
• Mental health support with up to five free counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance program.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Family support with infertility treatment coverage*, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement.
• And more.
• Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status.
• Participation requires enrollment in an Amedisys medical plan.

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.