Advanced Practice Clinician (Temporary)

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home assessments (with some outpatient clinical work) on health plan members.
• In-Home Assessments will include obtaining comprehensive history, physical exam, medication review, and appropriate cognitive/depression/safety screenings.
• Comfort with End-of-life care discussions imperative.
• Laboratory specimen collection in the home setting when appropriate.
• Identify diagnoses to be used in active medical management and care management of patients with focus on chronic disease management.
• Communicate findings of the patient assessment to inform the PCP of potential gaps in care.
• Provide patient/family/caretaker education, with an emphasis on close monitoring and follow up of patient needs.
• Emphasis on knowledge of appropriate community resources for referral.
• Comply with all HIPAA regulations and maintain security of protected health information (PHI).

Requirements

• Experience: None Required, One (1) year of prior clinical or home care experience Preferred, Previous EMR experience Preferred, Experience in care of older adult (geriatric) patients Preferred
• Education: Master’s degree from an accredited NP Program or PA program Required
• Specialized Skills: Ability to communicate positively, professionally and effectively with others, Problem-Solving Skills: Effective problem solving, organizational and time management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Licensure: Active California state Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license Required, Active RN License and Furnishing number (Must, upon hire) NP only Required, NP only Active Nurse Practitioner Board Certification/Physician Assistant Certification Required, NPI Number, DEA, Valid BLS Required, Valid California driver license and current automobile insurance Preferred

Qualifications

None

Skills

Positive, professional, and effective communication skills, problem-solving skills, organizational and time management skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

Pay range may be based on a number of factors including market location, education, responsibilities, experience, etc.

Schedule

N/A