Hospice Nurse Practitioner I PRN Job Opening

Hospice Nurse Practitioner I PRN

Amedisys, Inc.

• Florence, Alabama
Category: Nurse Practitioner
Hospice Nurse Practitioner I PRN-19005080

Why Join the Amedisys Family?

We are a growing company that values and rewards our team members, recognizes your special skills and experience and offers opportunities for growth. Join more than 14,000 team members who help change lives every day and share a mission of delivering high quality home health, hospice and private duty care at home.
Unique clinical environment:
Care for hospice patients one-on-one in home environment with flexibility in scheduling
Culture of teamwork:
Shine on your own, with the support of a multi-disciplinary team
Ongoing support:
Continuing education and training, tuition assistance, technology and more
Advancement:
Professional development to build skills and opportunities to advance
Healthcare leader:
Progressive, stable company with leading-edge technology and a commitment to patient outcomes
If you’re looking for a home where you can put your skills and experience to work, make a difference every day and pursue your goals for the future, join our team.
Schedule Per Diem
Primary Location United States-Alabama-Florence
Organization Hospice

What You Will Do:

As a Nurse Practitioner (NP) for Amedisys, you will work autonomously but in collaboration with physicians to deliver primary medical care for adult hospice patients. You will provide advanced practice nursing services through palliation and management of the terminal condition, and develop treatment plans for patients at home and possible other settings which may include: general inpatient units, hospitals, assisted living, independent living, senior housing, and skilled nursing facilities.
  • 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

Required:

  • 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
  • Must meet the training, education and experience requirements to be authorized to practice as a nurse practitioner in the state where services are provided including, without limitation, being certified as a Nurse Practitioner by a recognized national certifying body that has established standards for nurse practitioners.
  • Must have the authority to practice, prescribe and have Medicare billing privileges as a nurse practitioner in the state where services are provided.
  • 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
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and practice required liability insurance

Preferred:
  • Previous experience in geriatric primary care
  • Previous experience and education in palliative care
  • National certifications in field of expertise


Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified 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.

Benefits and More

Amedisys cares for our team members with the same commitment we have to our patients. This is reflected in the benefits we provide and the opportunities we make available to our team. Benefits for eligible employees include:

  • Paid Time Off/Holidays
  • Health benefits (medical, dental, vision); health spending account
  • 401 (K) plan; employee stock purchase plan available
  • Continuing education
  • Fleet car for eligible employees

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