Nurse Practitioner - PRN 2401355 | Largo, Maryland | Amedisys

Hospice Nurse Practitioner - PRN

PRN Schedule: Weekdays 1st shift with some flexibility

Territory: Prince George County

As the Per Diem Hospice Nurse Practitioner, you will provide compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals with life-limiting illnesses, focusing on comfort, dignity, and quality of life. Working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice team, your duties as the Nurse Practitioner will encompass assessment of patient needs, the management of symptoms, and providing support to patients and families through end-of-life care.

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 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
• Driver's License and access to reliable transportation
• Current CPR certification

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.