Per Diem Hospice NP: Compassionate Patient Care

Optum; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, seeks a Per Diem Hospice Nurse Practitioner to provide compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals with life-limiting illnesses, focusing on comfort, dignity and quality of life.

Working with an interdisciplinary hospice team, you will assess patient needs, manage symptoms, and support patients and families through end-of-life care. Pay is hourly, ranging from $50.85 to $76.27, with benefits eligibility and flexible per diem scheduling.

Qualifications

• Current and unencumbered Nurse Practitioner license in the state of assignment.
• Current CPR certification.
• Have authority to practice and prescribe as a nurse practitioner in the state of service.
• Have Medicare billing privileges as a nurse practitioner.
• Meet state physician-nurse practitioner collaborative requirements and provide active agreements.
• State insurance requirements to practice or be covered by employer group plan.
• 1+ year NP or hospice RN experience in last 3 years.
• Knowledge of Medicare reimbursement and coding for home, office, etc.

Responsibilities

• Communicate significant findings to the clinical manager and interdisciplinary team.
• Complete face-to-face encounters and assess disease progression and pain management.
• Order and review labs, X-rays, EKGs and other diagnostics as appropriate and document plan.
• Make referrals to other disciplines as indicated by patient needs.
• Participate actively in interdisciplinary team conferences.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Patient care

Hospice care

Medicare billing knowledge

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, seeks a Per Diem Hospice Nurse Practitioner to provide compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals with life-limiting illnesses, focusing on comfort, dignity and quality of life.

Working with an interdisciplinary hospice team, you will assess patient needs, manage symptoms, and support patients and families through end-of-life care. Pay is hourly, ranging from $50.85 to $76.27, with benefits eligibility and flexible per diem scheduling.