APP Full Time- Bullhead City

About the role

Working at a healthcare startup can be a unique experience with a fast-paced, ever-changing environment that can involve varied workloads, quick changes, and high expectations. Taking a position at a healthcare startup allows for the opportunity to be high impact in disrupting the US healthcare system. You will have the chance to be creative, solution-oriented, and have your voice heard! You will need to be flexible, accountable, and self-sufficient, and you might take on multiple roles.

Here are some things you can expect:

• Role Breadth – Your role may be less defined than in other settings, with the need to wear multiple hats and juggle various responsibilities
• Learning opportunities – You will have the opportunity, at times, to function outside of your standard position and learn about new roles and areas
• Fast Paced – Startups often must move faster than traditional large companies. This means you may be asked to cope with or advise on quick changes regarding systems or processes
• Autonomy – You will need to be highly autonomous, as there is less structure and learning and development than at large organizations. This requires you to be able to learn asynchronously, as well as raise your hand when help is needed, or gaps are identified
• Collaboration – With so many opportunities to build processes and improve how we deliver care to our patients, we rely heavily on one another to communicate changes effectively to ensure seamless support across functions. This often requires this individual to give and receive feedback frequently and communicate challenges or opportunities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage a panel of families as the primary care provider to improve whole-family health through longitudinal primary and preventive care, care management, and care coordination in a community facility or home setting and virtual care modalities as appropriate (video, phone, SMS)
• Practice with the support of a robust interdisciplinary team, including MDs, LCSWs, RNs, psychiatrists, and medical assistants
• Utilize Nest Health’s electronic health record and care management tools to collect data, document member interactions in the field, organize information, track tasks, and communicate with your team, members, and community resources
• Attend daily team huddles and weekly case conferences to advise on physical health needs and establish health goals
• Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases, prescribe and reconcile appropriate medications, and educate patients about their conditions and medications
• Order, administer, obtain, and record diagnostic tests
• Provide information and assistance through advocacy, navigation support, and education to Nest families on availability and eligibility of health and social care services
• Participate in outreach efforts to Nest families including explaining program details to potential families

Requirements

• Completion of Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner accredited program and an active, unrestricted license to practice in Arizona
• At least 2 years of experience providing clinical services to pediatric (including newborns) and adult patients with both chronic medical and behavioral health conditions, and interest in serving underserved, vulnerable populations
• Demonstrated proficiency, prior experience, and/or willingness to train in clinical nursing skills such as blood drawing (venipuncture & phlebotomy), patient assessments and care plan reinforcement for common adult and pediatric chronic conditions such as diabetes, respiratory concerns, hypertension, CHF, depression, etc.
• Proven skills, knowledge base, and judgment necessary for independent clinical decision-making and problem-solving
• Available to work full-time, five-day work week and participate in rotating call schedule that includes occasional evening and weekend days each month
• Maintains current CPR certification (BLS)
• Experience working as the leader of an interdisciplinary care team preferred
• Experience in a startup environment is a plus, but not required
• Access to reliable transportation and willingness to comply with all the terms of the Nest Motor Vehicle Safety Policy

Please note, this position will involve educating and encouraging vaccination against COVID-19.

Travel & physical requirements

• Travel between work locations throughout Bullhead City, AZ., including current and future service areas, may be required in emergent situations based on business needs
• Must have a driver’s license, a car (mileage is reimbursed), auto insurance, and the ability to drive to the homes of Nest families and carry portable healthcare supplies
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times (medical equipment)

Benefits

• Employer-sponsored health, dental, and life insurance options
• Generous PTO
• Family-centric health support with access to Lyric’s comprehensive services for urgent care, behavioral health, psychology, and psychiatry for you and your entire family, including virtual veterinary care for your pets
• Company-supported parental leave for both primary and non-primary caregivers with options for a tiered return to work, and eligibility to receive additional hours PTO for prenatal care and backup childcare
• Reimbursement for work-related vehicle expenses, including commuting and travel costs, for staff who drive as part of their job responsibilities
• Opportunity to receive up to $3,000/year tuition reimbursement to support educational and professional development by covering a portion of costs relating to fees, course materials, or other related expenses
• Employer-sponsored short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Enrollment in 401(k) retirement plan through Human Interest with flexible contribution options
• Eligibility to receive an additional $500 stipend upon successful completion of credentialing requirements
• Eligibility to receive a yearly $2,500 stipend to cover the cost of fulfilling your CME credits

$10,000.00 sign-on bonus