Nurse Practitioner - Gulfport, MS

About the role

Sage Health is a destination for the best risk provider talent in the country who are building the new standard-bearing senior model for the United States. All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, citizenship or immigration status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat center patients in accordance with standards of care
• Care coordination with other providers, specialists, and care facilities
• Perform comprehensive in-home assessments for identified patients of the practice and assisting the primary care team in better managing chronic diseases
• Complete physical examinations, medication reviews, vital checks, lab draws, wound care and depression screenings
• Communicate assessment findings that will be used to inform the PCP of potential gaps in care
• Have support of Medical Assistants while seeing patients to allow more time for direct patient care
• Highly relationship oriented and able to passionately serve the aging and elderly population
• Educate patients on topics such as disease process, medication, and compliance
• Comply with all HIPAA regulations and maintain security of protected health information

Qualifications

• Must have or be eligible to have a current and unrestricted NP or PA license
• Experience as an Independent Practitioner in Out-patient setting
• Understands HCC (Hierarchical Condition Categories) documentation, ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases-10) Coding, and Health Risk Assessments (HRAs)
• Embrace teamwork and the opportunity to collaborate with talented colleagues
• Certificate of completion from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program or Physician Assistant Program
• Current DEA certificate required prior to start date
• BLS certification
• At least two-year experience practicing as an N.P. or P.A.
• Two years of experience in Primary Care or Adult/Geriatrics