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ID #4967017
State Nebraska
City York
Full-time
Salary USD TBD TBD
Source Amedisys
Showed 2020-10-05
Date 2020-09-23
Deadline 2020-11-22
Category Et cetera
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Hospice Nurse Practitioner

Nebraska, York 00000 York USA

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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

Required

Current and unencumbered license as a Nurse Practitioner inthe state the employee is assigned to work by the Company.

Minimum of one (1) year experience as a Nurse Practitioneror minimum of one (1) year experience as a hospice Registered Nurse in lastthree (3) years.

Must meet the training, education and experience requirementsto be authorized to practice as a nurse practitioner in the state whereservices are provided including, without limitation, being certified as a NursePractitioner by a recognized national certifying body that has establishedstandards for nurse practitioners.

Must have the authority to practice as a nurse practitionerin the state where services are provided.

Must have the authority to prescribe as a nurse practitionerin the state where services are provided.

Must have obtained Medicare billing privileges as a nursepractitioner.

Must meet physician-nurse practitioner restrictivecollaborative requirements specific to state assigned to work by the Companyand supply a copy of all active collaborating physician agreements and indicatewhether these will be transferable to your employment with Amedisys.

Must have insurance required by state law for nursepractitioners to practice and prescribe in the state where services areprovided, or be eligible for such insurance requirements to be satisfied bygroup coverage with an employer

Knowledge of Medicare reimbursement and coding for alllevels of service home, office, nursing home, assisted living, etc.

Medicaidand other regulatory requirements.

Current CPR certification.

Familiarity with Electronic Medical Record.

Knowledge of and experience with caring for the geriatricpatient.

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

aseracare

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