Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Value-Based Care)

Job Summary

The Nurse Practitioner role involves providing advanced healthcare services, diagnosing illnesses, prescribing medications, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to deliver holistic patient-centered care. With expertise in primary and specialty care, Nurse Practitioners play a vital role in improving health outcomes and enhancing the quality of life for patients.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintains confidentiality of all patient records.
• Checks in with clients about test results and prognoses.
• Advises patients regarding prescriptions and treatment plans.
• Fulfills federal, state, and nursing guidelines, regulations, and standards.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests, including x-rays, blood work, and scans.
• Refers patients to specialists if necessary and analyzes medical records and reports.
• Updates patient charts and uploads to Electronic Health Record (EHR) software.
• Works with a team of nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and doctors to provide quality patient care.
• Examines patients, including discussing medical history and symptoms and performing physicals.
• Knows how to use popular tools, including: medical database software, medical research software, medical diagnosis software, medical billing software, e-prescribing software, scheduling software, billing software, and telemedicine software.

Educational and Professional Experience

• Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse licenses in the state of Florida.
• Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner in the specialty is preferred.
• National board certification as a Nurse Practitioner from an accredited agency.
• Master’s in nursing required, Doctorate of Nursing preferred.
• Two or more years of clinical experience as a nursing practitioner at a physician practice or in a hospital. Nurse Practitioner candidates must have prior Value-Based Care experience, including experience with quality measures, risk-based/panel management, care coordination, outcomes-based care delivery, and documentation practices that support accurate clinical capture and continuity of care.
• Preferred Clinical Experience (Renal/Nephrology) - Renal and/or nephrology experience is highly preferred, including familiarity with CKD management, hypertension, diabetes-related renal disease, electrolyte issues, and coordination of care for patients with renal impairment (including dialysis coordination when applicable).
• Bilingual in English & Spanish preferred.

Professional Competencies

• Strong foundation in Primary Care (Internal Medicine and/or Family Medicine preferred)
• Comfort managing medically complex, chronically ill patient populations.
• Communicates effectively, speaking multiple languages is preferred.
• Collaborates with nurse practitioners, registered nurses, doctors, and other medical professionals.
• Problem-solves well independently and as part of a team.
• Develops strong relationships with patients and their families and has a stellar bedside manner.