Hospice Nurse Practitioner

Overview

PRNAre you looking for a rewarding career in hospice? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S. Attractive pay

• $75 Hourly administration rate and $125 per visit

What's in it for you

Please note : Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status.

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.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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.

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

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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.

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.