Nurse Practitioner

Essential Functions

• Directs medical assistants, care managers, nurses, and care coordinators in order to provide efficient and effective patient centered care, as described in the team based policy.
• Takes full patient histories and performs examinations to develop and implement a plan based on diagnostic and demographically specific evidence based guidelines.
• Orders and reviews diagnostic labs and imaging; orders and reviews consultations; administers procedures including shots, as needed; communicates with patients and caregivers regarding their individualized care management plan; collaborates with internal and external care providers; provides appropriate healthcare instruction and education; documents all healthcare communication and action in the electronic medical record.
• Engages in pre-visit planning with the care team to review and plan for the day’s patient panel and their specific care needs.
• Trips all patients requesting service in a timely manner regardless of the medium.
• Responds to emergencies as needed.
• Provides backup coverage to other provider panels as needed.
• Provides extended hours care, as well as after hour's clinical advice as determined by the Adult Health Services schedule.
• Follows office policy and procedures and demonstrates knowledge of the requirements of a NCQA Patient Centered Medical Home.

Care Management

• Collaborates with the care manager in stratifying primary care patients according to medical, behavioral, and social determinants of health using population management tools in the electronic health record.
• Stratifies patients according to the number and type of internal/external referrals and their overall healthcare utilization to identify high risk primary care patients in need of care management plans.
• Develops and executes individualized care management plan using comprehensive health assessments with the care team to provide appropriate patient centered care that meets the needs and goals of the patient.
• Consistently revalues the individualized care plan and a patient’s progress towards their goals and assesses barriers when objectives are not met.

Quality Improvement

• Participates in clinical quality initiatives that are based on State or Federal programs (i.e., Quality Payment Program, MIPS, MU), as well as organizational initiatives.
• Agree to data transparency, as well as the sharing of and accountability for clinical quality metrics.
• Participates in quality improvement meetings and activities as needed.
• Attends all required medical home and Adult Health Services meetings.

Qualifications

• Education Level: Graduation from an approved Nursing Program with a Master’s degree in a relevant area of specialization (i.e. Family Practice); Possession of a license to practice medicine in New York State; Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner.
• Knowledge of: Electronic medical records; Awareness of current local, state, and federal laws governing the delivery of care.

Benefits

• Medical and Dental Insurance
• FSA or HSA
• Paid time off (Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holidays)
• Term Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• 403B employer contribution

Why Work at WIHD?

• Positive, inclusive work environment
• Flexible schedules for work-life balance
• Mission-driven organization serving 10,000+ individuals annually
• Equal Opportunity Employer