NP Hospice Nurse Practitioner at Amedisys, Inc.

Melbourne, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Assessment, Symptom Management, Diagnostic Procedure Review, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Medicare Billing, Prescribing Authority, Clinical Documentation, Palliation Treatment, Patient Advocacy, Care Planning

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview PRN Nurse Practitioner – Hospice (Melbourne, FL) Amedisys Hospice of Brevard **This position is based in Lakeland, FL and requires travel within Brevard County. Schedule: Flexible Make a difference every day as a NP leader 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. What We Offer: Competitive pay: $125/ F2F visit & $75/hr. admin rate Monday–Friday flex schedule, no weekends Opportunities for professional growth A supportive, team-oriented environment 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. 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.

Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner conducts face-to-face patient encounters to assess disease progression, manage pain and symptoms, and order diagnostic tests. They collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and attending physicians to document and implement treatment plans for terminal patients.