Nurse Practitioner @ Home Program (Pima County)

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive in-home health risk assessment to identify all active and chronic disease conditions as well as determine all physical, mental and social needs present at the time of the visit including an evaluation of past medical history, reviews of systems, medication reconciliation, vital signs, and comprehensive physical exam.
• Perform evidence-based practice screenings including point of care testing (as appropriate).
• Identify diagnoses to be used in care management and active medical management in the furtherance of treatment.
• Formulate a list of current and past medical conditions using clinical knowledge and judgment and the findings of your assessment.
• Educate members on chronic health conditions, medications, preventative screenings/tests, and lifestyle concerns.
• Communicate findings in your assessment that will be used to inform member’s PCP of potential gaps in care.
• Identify urgent and emergent situations and intervene appropriately.
• Identify internal and external referral needs when available.
• Educate members on topics such as disease process, medication, and compliance.
• Participate in a rotating On-Call pool, which may include after-hours, weekend and holiday calls.

Qualifications

• Medical/Master’s Degree and Certification
• Active NP License or ability to obtain by start date
• Maintain a controlled substance license along with an unrestricted State DEA license
• Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience
• Valid State Driver’s License with a clean DMV record
• Copy of recent Vehicle Insurance required
• Ability to complete physical requirements of the job including lifting a 30-pound bag in and out of the car, navigating stairs and a variety of dwelling conditions, and sit, stand and kneel to perform physical assessment
• Must have reliable transportation to travel up to 100 miles (with notice, based on business needs) to complete home visit assessments
• Training or Interest in Geriatrics welcome but not required
• Home Health care or home visit experience preferred
• Technically savvy