Nurse Practitioner Hospice PRN

Optum; Bedminster Township (NJ); In loco; USD 77.000 - 115.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, provides home health, hospice and community-based services. We are hiring a Nurse Practitioner to join the care team serving patients in New Jersey and surrounding areas.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, perform comprehensive assessments, review diagnostics, and support patients at home with a competitive hourly pay range.

Competenze

• Current and unencumbered Nurse Practitioner license in the state of assignment.
• At least 1 year as Nurse Practitioner or hospice RN within last 3 years.
• Authority to practice as NP in state of service and to prescribe.
• Medicare billing privileges as NP.
• Meet physician-NP collaborative requirements for the state and provide agreements.
• Insurance as required by state; group coverage acceptable.
• Knowledge of Medicare reimbursement, coding, Medicaid and other regulations.
• Current CPR certification.
• Driver's License and reliable transportation.

Mansioni

• Communicate significant findings and changes in condition to the clinical team.
• Complete face-to-face encounters and assess disease-related changes and quality of life.
• Order and review labs, imaging, and other diagnostics as appropriate.
• Make referrals to other disciplines as indicated by patient needs.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team conferences.

Conoscenze

Nurse Practitioner License

Medicare Billing Privileges

CPR Certification

Driver's License

Formazione

Nurse Practitioner Certification

Descrizione del lavoro

Explore opportunities with Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses. We provide home health, hospice and community-based services that help people receive quality care where they feel most comfortable: at home. Rooted in personalized care, we support patients and provide comfort through each stage of their health journey, while building trusted relationships along the way. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary 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

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

• Current and unencumbered license as a Nurse Practitioner in the state the employee is assigned to work by the Company
• 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 andindicatewhether 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 areprovided orbe eligible for such insurance requirements to be satisfied by group coverage with anemployer
• 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
• Driver's License and access to a reliable transportation

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $55.69 to $83.53 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.