PRN/Per-Visit Family Nurse Practitioner HRA - Sussex County, NJ

Responsibilities

• Covers comprehensive in-home health risk assessments to identify active and chronic disease conditions, as well as physical, mental, and social needs.
• Takes patient history, conducts examinations, determines diagnoses, and provides written documentation according to NCQA standards.
• Takes patient vital signs as necessary and places case management referrals.
• Communicates with patients, caregivers, agency nurses, other providers, and vendors to ensure proper diagnosis.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and observes OSHA Universal Precautions.
• Attends required meetings and in-services and participates in committees as requested.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional licenses and affiliations.

Qualifications

• Active/unrestricted nurse practitioner license to practice in coverage states.
• Board certification in one of the following: ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA.
• Active BLS Certification.
• Current enrollment in Medicare/Medicaid.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Outstanding EHR skills.

Requirements

• Adaptability to differing weather conditions and patients' home/residential environments.
• Full range of body motion including handling/lifting patients.
• Manual and finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination, normal visual acuity, normal hearing.
• Standing, bending, walking, and stair climbing.
• Ability to ride in automobile or van up to 150 miles daily in urban and/or rural settings.
• Ability to drive, if necessary.