NP Hospice Nurse Practitioner (PRN)
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Amedisys, Inc.
Sebring, FL, US
Summary
The Nurse Practitioner will conduct face-to-face patient encounters to assess disease-related changes, functional decline, and symptom management. They will also collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and attending physicians to develop and document effective treatment plans.
Job Description
Overview
Nurse Practitioner – Hospice (Sebring, FL)Compassionate Care Hospice, an Amedisys Company Per Diem NP — Travel Required for F2F Visits | Flex Schedule At Compassionate Care Hospice, we go above and beyond—not only for our patients but for each other. Compassion, collaboration, and commitment are at the heart of everything we do.
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay and PRN benefits
- $125 per F2F visit
- $75/hr. for admin time
- Offering flexible schedule
- Opportunities for professional growth
- A supportive, team-oriented environment
- Orientation, Onboarding & Training
- Technology that helps streamline tasks
Responsibilities
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Communicate significant findings, problems, changes in condition or environment to the clinical manager/attending physician and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
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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.
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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.
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Make referrals to other disciplines as indicated by the patient's needs.
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Actively participate in interdisciplinary team conferences.
Qualifications
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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.
Required:
- NP Hospice experience (and HCHB exp.)
- Current NP license in the state(s) where you will work
- Current CPR certification
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Comfortable with daily travel between facilities
- Proficient in electronic medical record (EMR) systems
Ready to take the next step? Apply today and connect directly with a local recruiter to learn more about joining our compassionate team—and be part of something truly meaningful.
👉https://www.amedisys.com/careers/
This position requires a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com for more information.
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.
Since 2011, Beacon Hospice has been part of the Amedisys family. With a long tradition of care, Beacon Hospice continues to serve patients and families across the Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire and Rhode Island areas.
Hospice is a gift – it gives people who are facing a life-limiting illness the freedom to live all the days of their lives by offering comfort, dignity, quality of life and time. Beacon Hospice is centered on caring for the whole person – with expert medical care, pain management as well as emotional and spiritual support for you – along with resources, information and emotional support for your family and caregivers. Hospice care is 100% covered by Medicare, as well as by most Medicaid and commercial insurances.
Founded
1993
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Boston, MA
Since 2011, Beacon Hospice has been part of the Amedisys family. With a long tradition of care, Beacon Hospice continues to serve patients and families across the Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire and Rhode Island areas.
Hospice is a gift – it gives people who are facing a life-limiting illness the freedom to live all the days of their lives by offering comfort, dignity, quality of life and time. Beacon Hospice is centered on caring for the whole person – with expert medical care, pain management as well as emotional and spiritual support for you – along with resources, information and emotional support for your family and caregivers. Hospice care is 100% covered by Medicare, as well as by most Medicaid and commercial insurances.
Founded
1993
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Boston, MA