APRN/PA Jacksonville, FL Primary Care full-time

About the Role

The Primary Care Office Advanced Practice Provider (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA)) is responsible for providing total care for assigned patients in collaboration with the physician of record and members of the patient care team. The role involves communicating and managing patient care across all providers, family, and caregivers, ensuring timely, patient-centered, evidence-based medicine for patients with acute, chronic, and palliative care needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments, create care plans, and provide interventions as indicated.
• Diagnose and decide treatment plans, analyze and interpret x-rays and lab results, write prescriptions, and take patient histories.
• Provide surgical assistance and order home health, therapies, and durable medical equipment (DME) as needed.
• Offer instruction and assistance on symptom management and advanced care planning for patients with chronic, life-limiting illnesses.
• Address outstanding Quality Measures and HCCs to meet or exceed quality goals.
• Ensure ongoing communication with the Primary Care Provider for continuity and coordination of care; consult with supervising physicians on complex diagnoses and treatments.
• Collaborate with regional Palliative/Hospice Care agencies to facilitate end-of-life care when appropriate.
• Complete all documentation and billing in a timely manner, adhering to protocols.
• Provide services to prevent unnecessary Emergency Department utilization.
• Ensure all pertinent and active medical conditions are documented in the electronic medical record (EMR) in compliance with Millennium Physician Group (MPG) policy and CMS guidelines.
• Identify patients who would benefit from skilled nursing/therapy and initiate the appropriate process for qualifying value-based patients.
• Instruct and counsel patients on compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens and health maintenance.
• Refer patients to home care, social services, behavioral health, and other community resources as needed.
• Work collaboratively with the Program Manager to oversee assigned Medical Assistants, establish workflows, and provide ongoing education/training.

Qualifications

• Must hold a license in good standing with the State of Florida as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA).
• Completion of a master’s degree in nursing; two or more years of related experience and/or training preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills

• Analysis/Problem Assessment: Secure relevant information, identify key issues, and establish cause-effect relationships.
• Compassion: Prioritize patient interests, avoid harm, deliver proper care, and maintain confidentiality.
• Compliance: Complete required compliance training and demonstrate understanding of the employer’s Code of Conduct.
• Communication: Express ideas effectively, adjust language for the audience, and demonstrate strong listening skills.
• Dependability: Meet commitments, work independently, accept accountability, and handle change.
• Leadership/Influencing: Inspire and guide individuals toward goal achievement using appropriate interpersonal styles.
• Innovation: Generate creative solutions to work situations and organizational problems.
• Integrity: Maintain and promote social, ethical, and organizational norms in business activities.
• Judgment/Problem Solving: Recognize problems, gather information, seek input, and make timely decisions.
• Maximizing Performance: Establish performance goals, coach performance, and evaluate outcomes.
• Energy: Consistently maintain high productivity and sustain long work hours.
• Humility/Respect: Demonstrate courteous respect for others and self-awareness in relation to others.
• Organizational Awareness: Use knowledge of organizational systems to identify problems and opportunities.
• Patient Service Orientation: Proactively develop patient/customer relations, anticipate needs, and prioritize satisfaction.
• Planning and Organizing: Establish courses of action, allocate resources, and manage workflows effectively.
• Results Driven & Execution: Focus on detail, commit to excellence, and meet or exceed goals.
• Teamwork/Collaboration: Work effectively with teams or outside formal authority to achieve organizational goals.
• Work Standards: Set high performance goals and strive for excellence.

Benefits

Eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus.