NURSE PRACTITIONER/PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (CSNP)

Job Summary

Performs in-depth health risk assessments on all assigned members at their home.
Completes clinical notes according to our model of care.
Works collaboratively with physicians, Care Coordinators, family members, key caregivers and any appropriate ancillary medical personnel as appropriate.
Identifies overall quality improvement activities through assessing and planning health care which is individualized for the member and consistent with policies and protocols.
Reviews and interprets the medical, surgical and social history of members.
Performs appropriate screening procedures for members.
Interprets laboratory and other diagnostic data and recommends appropriate treatments or actions for follow-up, reconciles medications.
Prescribes or performs various treatment modalities - including, but not limited to: medications, injections, wellness counseling, suturing and ancillary testing.
Compliant with OSHA and the State Board of Nursing.
Participates in all mandatory compliance and other training programs, seeks guidance for compliance-related concerns and adheres to all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with physicians, Care Coordinators, family members, key caregivers and any appropriate ancillary medical personnel as appropriate.
• Identifies overall quality improvement activities through assessing and planning health care which is individualized for the member and consistent with policies and protocols.
• Reviews and interprets the medical, surgical and social history of members.
• Performs appropriate screening procedures for members.
• Interprets laboratory and other diagnostic data and recommends appropriate treatments or actions for follow-up, reconciles medications.
• Prescribes or performs various treatment modalities - including, but not limited to: medications, injections, wellness counseling, suturing and ancillary testing.
• Compliant with OSHA and the State Board of Nursing.
• Participates in all mandatory compliance and other training programs, seeks guidance for compliance-related concerns and adheres to all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program, current NP licensure in state of practice, board certification by AANP or ANCC, in Adult, Family Practice and Geriatrics or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care and current CPR certification required.
• Minimum 2 years clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner in geriatric, adult or family practice setting preferred.
• Prefer a Geriatric certification, knowledge of community resources, previous experience working with behavioral health populations, experience working with low income and disadvantaged populations and previous work with vulnerable adults or senior population.
• Minimum 2 years clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner in a geriatric, adult or family practice setting.
• Must be able to demonstrate computer skills, including use of e-mail and Microsoft Office word and excel.
• Must be able to demonstrate effective written communication skills, including but not limited to writing reports and correspondence.
• Must be able to demonstrate effective verbal communication skills, including but not limited to speaking effectively to members, providers, families and staff and listening to members, providers and families.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, and use time effectively and efficiently.
• Demonstrated successful experience working in an environment of change.
• Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of both external and internal customers, acts with customers in mind.
• Uses logical methods to solve problems with effective solutions; looks beyond the obvious for solutions.
• Action oriented and sees challenges as opportunities.
• Pertinent Clinical Work Experience which is relevant to the population being served.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to perform comprehensive, adult/geriatric physical exam.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, diagnose and document chronic disease in adults.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize conditions, characteristics, and behaviors that place seniors at risk.
• Proven ability to pursue feedback, continuing education and professional development.
• Proven ability to identify and document the needs of clinically complex members.
• Pertinent Clinical Work Experience which is relevant to the population being served.

Skills

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer skills, including use of e-mail and Microsoft Office word and excel.
• Time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience working in an environment of change.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with customers.
• Logical problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• $10,000 sign on bonus!

Pay

• Not specified

Schedule

• Full Time

Location

• Covering Bladen/Pender/Columbus/New Hanover/Brunswick Counties

Company Information

• Refers members to PCP, Care Management and Disease Management programs as necessary.
• Maintains control of all PHI information.
• Maintain a professional environment that fosters staff development and growth.
• Participate in recruitment.
• Provides constructive and timely feedback about recommendations to improve and/or streamline operations.
• Maintain a focus on timely customer service.
• Perform direct Care Management Support as needed.
• Synthesizes information and easily diagnoses and participates in the development of the Plan of Care.
• Creates positive rapport and engagement with members.
• Participates in different roles or interdisciplinary teams as assigned.
• Absists on special project as assigned.
• Communicates and collaborates with leadership and operational staff to achieve member's care needs and goals.