Nurse Practitioner Hospice Part Time

Hospice Nurse Practitioner - Part Time 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 This role involves providing nursing care to hospice patients in a home environment, ensuring their comfort and quality of life through comprehensive assessments and coordination with interdisciplinary teams. Attractive Pay $60.00 - $65.00 per hour + mileage Flexible 20 - 24 hours a week What’s In It For You Paid time off. 401(k) with a company match 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, patient and family coping mechanisms and quality of life. Order and review appropriate lab, x‑rays, EKGs and other diagnostic procedures for palliation and treatment of the terminal disease as dictated by the patient’s condition; document the treatment plan accordingly, and review results with the 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 where the employee is assigned to work. Minimum of one year experience as a Nurse Practitioner or minimum of one year experience as a hospice Registered Nurse in the last three years. Authority to practice as a nurse practitioner in the state where services are provided. Authority to prescribe as a nurse practitioner in the state where services are provided. Obtained Medicare billing privileges as a nurse practitioner. Meet physician–nurse practitioner restrictive collaborative requirements specific to the state assigned to work, and supply a copy of all active collaborating physician agreements, indicating whether these will be transferable to Amedisys. 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 coverage through group plan. Knowledge of Medicare reimbursement and coding for all levels of service – home, office, nursing home, assisted living – as well as 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH