Amedisys

NP Hospice Nurse Practitioner (Full-time)

Amedisys$115K — $125K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current and unencumbered Nurse Practitioner license in Florida.
  • Minimum one year experience as a Nurse Practitioner or as a hospice Registered Nurse within the last three years.
  • Authority to practice and prescribe as a Nurse Practitioner in Florida.
  • Obtained Medicare billing privileges as a Nurse Practitioner.
  • Knowledge of Medicare reimbursement and coding for various service levels.

Responsibilities

  • Communicate significant changes in patient condition to clinical team members.
  • Complete face-to-face patient encounters and assess pain, symptoms, and quality of life.
  • Order and review diagnostic procedures and document treatment plans accordingly.
  • Make referrals to relevant disciplines based on patient needs.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary team conferences to discuss patient care.

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule to balance personal and professional life.
  • Opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment.
  • Full benefits package with PPO or HSA options available.
  • Generous PTO for personal well-being.
  • Mental health support with free counseling sessions per year.
Full Job Description
Overview

Nurse Practitioner - Hospice (Sebring, FL)

Compassionate Care Hospice, an Amedisys Company

Full-time - Travel Required for F2F Visits | Flex Schedule

What We Offer:
  • Competitive pay and PRN benefits
    • $115-$125k annually
    • Final compensation may vary based on experience and skills
  • Offering flexible schedule
  • Opportunities for professional growth
  • A supportive, team-oriented environment
  • Orientation, Onboarding & Training
  • Technology that helps streamline tasks


Benefits That Matter
  • Full Benefits Package - Choose from affordable PPO or HSA medical plans
  • Generous PTO - support your personal time and well-being
  • Up to $1,000 in Free Healthcare Services annually when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan
  • Wellness Rewards - Earn up to $500 for completing wellness activities. Use rewards for spa treatments, gym memberships, hobbies, pet care, cell phone fees and more*
  • Mental Health Support - Up to five free counseling sessions per year
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan - With a competitive company match
  • Family Support - Including infertility treatment coverage*, adoption reimbursement, and paid parental and caregiver leave
  • Fleet Vehicle Program - Restrictions apply, plus mileage reimbursement
  • And More - Additional perks to support your health, happiness, and career growth


Please note: Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status.

*To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan.

Technology Used
• HCHB = Proprietary Real-time database
• Enclara Pharmacy solutions with 24/7 access
• IPrescribe - Efficiencies with medication management
• Forcura - Document management system
• Medline - Supply ordering system
• TalentEDGE - Amedisys' premier learning center
• EBSCO - Nursing Resource Center for CEUs
• Tablet with voice dictation and mileage tracking
• Outlook added to Teams, Chat, Yammer

Orientation, Onboarding & Training

You will then continue your on-boarding working directly with NPs in our program. On average our orientation is 4-6 weeks, however is individualized according to your needs and experience.

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.


Required:
  • NP Hospice experience (and HCHB exp a HUGE plus)
  • 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.

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
Net Income
$183.6 million
Founded
1982
5 Year Trend
+9.3%
Revenue
$2 billion
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