Per Assessment Nurse Practitioner, Patient Connect - Jackson, Clay, Platte Counties, MO

About the role

Patient Connect is a one-time comprehensive visit designed for patients who have recently been hospitalized and are in a skilled rehab facility. The purpose of this visit is to ensure a smooth transition from rehab to home and to prevent readmission.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments and document findings in a concise/comprehensive manner that is compliant with documentation requirements and Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations
• Ensure all diagnoses are ICD10, coded accurately, and documented appropriately to support the diagnosis at that visit
• The APC is responsible for ensuring that all quality elements are addressed and documented
• Do an initial medication review
• Attend and complete all mandatory educational and computer/virtual training requirements
• Travel between care sites mandatory
• Communicate with the patient and necessary team members regarding any medical concerns at the time of your visit

Program Enhancement Expected Behaviors

• Exhibit original thinking and creativity in the development of new and improved methods and approaches to concerns/issues
• Function independently and responsibly with minimal need for supervision
• Able to enter available hours into web-based application, at least one month prior to available work time
• Demonstrate initiative in achieving individual, team, and organizational goals and objectives
• Participate in SCC quality initiatives

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Missouri
• Certified Nurse Practitioner through a national board: Graduate of an accredited master's degree in nursing (MSN) program and board certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (AG AC NP), Adult/Family or Gerontology Nurse Practitioners (ACNP), with preferred certification as ANP, FNP, or GNP
• Ability to move a 30-pound bag in and out of car and to navigate stairs and a variety of dwelling conditions and configurations
• Availability to work 10 hours per week
• Access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to client and/or patient sites within a designated area
• Proficient computer skills including the ability to document medical information with written and electronic medical records

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of Nursing Home experience
• Experience in meeting the medical needs of patients with complex behavioral, social and/or functional needs
• Understanding of Geriatrics and Chronic Illness
• Understanding of Advanced Illness and end of life discussions

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

Pay

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

Schedule

No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $90.00 to $155.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.