Nurse Practitioner - PRN

Overview Nurse Practitioner - PRN PRN Schedule: Weekday evenings and Weekends Make a difference every day as an Amedisys nurse practitioner 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. Attractive pay - Pay Per Visit: $100.00 - Admin Rate (Orientation and Meeting): $60.00 an hour What's in it for you - Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans with free telehealth. - Paid time off. - Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services with Amedisys HSA plan. - Up to $500 in wellness rewards for activities-use for spa, gym, sports, hobbies, pets and more.* - Mental health support with up to five free counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance program. - 401(k) with a company match. - Family support with infertility treatment coverage*, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave. - Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement. - And more. *Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status. *Participation requires enrollment in an Amedisys medical plan. 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, sk