APP Full Time- Shreveport

About the Role

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) is the primary care provider, providing whole-family primary, acute, chronic, and pediatric care to adult and pediatric family members in the mobile/community facility setting, may require some periodic home visits. The NP or PA is both a health practitioner and an educator, delivering care in a culturally congruent, non-judgmental manner and collaborating closely with a clinical team comprised of physicians, behavioral health counselors, registered dieticians, and the partnership of a medical assistant upskilled to help support social services navigation when conducting care in the homes.

What You Will Do

• 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 Louisiana is required
• Experience (at least 2 years) 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, four-day/ten hours work week and participate in rotating call schedule that includes occasional evening and weekend days each month
• Maintains current CPR certification (BLS)
• Access to reliable transportation and willingness to comply with all the terms of the Nest Motor Vehicle Safety Policy

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working as the leader of an interdisciplinary care team preferred
• Experience in a startup environment is a plus, but not required

Travel & Physical Requirements

• Travel between work locations throughout Louisiana, 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 to 25 pounds at times

Benefits

• Employer-sponsored health, dental, and life options, and generous PTO
• 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/non-primary care givers 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 your 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 to provide financial support in the event of illness or injury that prevents you from working
• Enrollment in 401(k) Retirement Plan through Human Interest to help save for your future 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