Hospice Nurse Practitioner
Company: Amedisys
Location: Warner Robins
Posted on: February 15, 2021
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Job Description:
* Caregiving is Our Calling * At Amedisys whether we're caring
for patients directly or supporting those who do, each of us is a
caregiver at heart. Every team member contributes to our mission of
providing exceptional, clinically distinct care in the home to
thousands of patients and families every day. In hospice, you'll be
a true advocate for patients at the end of life while maintaining
autonomy and independence to support their needs. If you're looking
for a home with a Nationwide Company 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. *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 or minimum of one (1) year
experience as a hospice Registered Nurse in last three (3) years. *
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 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. * Familiarity with
Electronic Medical Record. * Knowledge of and experience with
caring for the geriatric patient. * 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 and Paid Holidays *
Comprehensive Health Insurance Benefits (medical, dental, vision) *
Health Savings Account, Health Reimbursement Account, and Flexible
Spending Account options * Life, Disability, and Other Voluntary
Benefits * 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Matching
Contributions * Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan *
Continuing Education * Fleet car for eligible employees
Keywords: Amedisys, Warner Robins , Hospice Nurse Practitioner, Healthcare , Warner Robins, Georgia
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