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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.
Job Responsibility:
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
Requirements:
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
What we offer:
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
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