Field Nurse Practitioner (Tacoma, WA)

About the role

Provides screening, preventive primary care and medical care services to members - primarily in non-clinical settings where members feel most comfortable, including in-home, community and nursing facilities and “pop up” clinics. Strives to ensure member progress toward desired outcomes and contributes to overarching strategy to provide quality and cost-effective member care.

Responsibilities

• Provides general medical care and care coordination to various and/or specific patient member populations – adult, women’s health, pediatric, and geriatric.
• Performs comprehensive evaluations including history and physical exams for gaps in care and preventive assessments.
• Demonstrates ability to ascertain medical urgency and establish and document reasonable medical diagnoses.
• Sets up and documents a medical plan of care.
• Schedules appointments for visits when appropriate.
• Provides post-discharge coordination to reduce hospital readmission rates and emergency room utilization.
• Performs face-to-face in-person visits in a variety of settings including in-home, skilled nursing facilities, and public locations.
• Orders bulk laboratory orders to target specific member populations.
• Participates in community-based “pop up clinics” to build relationships with communities, and address gaps in health care.
• Drives up to 120 miles a day on a regular basis to a variety of locations within the assigned region. Drives beyond 120 miles as part of extended mileage may be required on special project days.
• Collaborates with fellow nurse practitioners to develop best practices to perform work duties efficiently and effectively.
• Participates in regional meetings.
• May prescribe medications and perform procedures as appropriate.
• Performs timely medical records documentation in electronic medical record (EMR) computer system.
• Engages in practices constituting the practice of medicine in collaboration with and under the medical direction and supervision of a licensed physician to the degree required by state laws.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience as a nurse practitioner, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. Active and unrestricted national certification from one of the following organizations: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Current state-issued license to practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). License must be active and unrestricted in state of practice. Prescriber Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license with authority to prescribe per state qualifications. License must be active and unrestricted in state of practice. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Valid and unrestricted driver's license, reliable transportation, and adequate auto insurance for job related travel requirements. Ability to work within a variety of settings and adjust style as needed - working with diverse populations, various personalities and personal situations. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate self-motivation. Responsive in all forms of communication. Ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations. Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships. Excellent time-management and prioritization skills; ability to focus on multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to change. Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Microsoft Office suite/applicable software program(s) proficiency, and electronic medical record (EMR) experience.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of experience as a nurse practitioner, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Active and unrestricted national certification from one of the following organizations: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
• Current state-issued license to practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).
• License must be active and unrestricted in state of practice.
• Prescriber Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license with authority to prescribe per state qualifications.
• License must be active and unrestricted in state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Valid and unrestricted driver's license, reliable transportation, and adequate auto insurance for job related travel requirements.
• Ability to work within a variety of settings and adjust style as needed - working with diverse populations, various personalities and personal situations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate self-motivation.
• Responsive in all forms of communication.
• Ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships.
• Excellent time-management and prioritization skills; ability to focus on multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to change.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Microsoft Office suite/applicable software program(s) proficiency, and electronic medical record (EMR) experience.

Skills

Experience as a registered nurse or nurse practitioner in a home health, community health or public health setting. Experience in home health as a licensed clinician, especially in management of chronic conditions. Experience with underserved populations facing socioeconomic barriers to health care. Immunization and point of care testing skills. Bilingual.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$88,453 - $198,356 / ANNUAL

Schedule

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