Amedisys

NP Hospice Nurse Practitioner

Amedisys • $156K — $177K *
New London, CT 06320In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Current, unencumbered Nurse Practitioner license in the state of assignment.
  • 1+ years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner or hospice Registered Nurse within the last 3 years.
  • Authority to practice and prescribe as a Nurse Practitioner in the relevant state.
  • Medicare billing privileges as a Nurse Practitioner obtained.
  • Knowledge of Medicare reimbursement, coding, and regulatory requirements applicable to various service levels.
  • Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

  • Communicate key patient findings and changes to the interdisciplinary team.
  • Conduct face-to-face patient assessments focusing on quality of life and symptom management.
  • Order and review diagnostic procedures to inform treatment plans, documenting results with collaborating physicians.
  • Make appropriate referrals to meet patient needs across disciplines.
  • Participate actively in team conferences to ensure comprehensive care.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Collaborative working environment within an interdisciplinary team.
  • Supportive resources to assist with patient care and procedure compliance.
Full Job Description
Overview

NP Hospice Nurse Practitioner | New London county

Beacon Hospice, Amedisys

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.


Qualifications

  • 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.


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.

About Amedisys

Amedisys, Inc. is an American healthcare company that provides home health, hospice and personal care services. It is one of the largest home health providers in the United States and operates in 38 states and Puerto Rico. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Learn more about Amedisys
Size
21,000 employees
Market Cap
$2.6 billion
Industry
Healthcare
Net Income
$183.6 million
Founded
1982
5 Year Trend
+9.3%
Revenue
$2 billion
NASDAQ
AMED
* Ladders Estimates

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