Nurse Practitioner
Current and unencumbered license as a Nurse Practitioner in the state the employee is assigned to work by the Company
1+ years 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
Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.