NP Hospice Nurse Practitioner

Amedisys; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to providing compassionate hospice care in the comfort of patients' homes. As a Hospice Nurse Practitioner, you will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for patients and their families. This rewarding position offers attractive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, mental health support, and a 401(k) with company match. Experience a supportive work environment that values work-life balance and professional growth while making a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Full benefits package

Paid time off

Free healthcare services

Wellness rewards

Mental health support

401(k) with company match

Family support benefits

Fleet vehicle program

Mileage reimbursement

Qualifications

• Current and unencumbered Nurse Practitioner license required.
• Minimum one year experience as Nurse Practitioner or hospice RN.

Responsibilities

• Communicate findings and changes to clinical team members.
• Order and review diagnostic procedures for treatment planning.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team conferences.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner License

Medicare Billing Knowledge

CPR Certification

Interdisciplinary Team Communication

Education

Nursing Degree

Job description

Overview

Hospice Nurse Practitioner | PRN

Are you looking for a rewarding career in hospice? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.

Attractive pay

• $65.00 - $70.00 hourly

What's in it for you

• A full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans.
• Paid time off.
• Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services paid by Amedisys yearly, when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan.
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities during the year. Use these rewards to support your wellbeing with spa services, gym memberships, sports, hobbies, pets and more.*
• Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year through the Amedisys 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.

Please note: Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status.

*To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan.

Why Amedisys?

• Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings.
• Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families providing much needed care where they want to be - in their homes.

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 assess 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 document the treatment plan accordingly and review 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 and 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 the 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.