Upperline Health Nurse Practitioner Opportunity Johns Creek/Cumming, GA | Value Based Medicine Sign

About the role

Upperline Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide clinic-based care in their Metro Atlanta market at their Austell Clinic. The position collaborates with Upperline’s local Physician team to develop complex plans of care, provide medical diagnostics and treatments, and educate patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement clinical plans of care for adult patients facing chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes, COPD, CHF, debility, dementia).
• Gather patient history, physical exam, and diagnostics within a clinic setting, via telehealth, or within the patient's home.
• Develop and implement treatment plans given patient’s goals of care and current conditions.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to meet the patient and family’s physical as well as psychosocial needs.
• Provide compassionate care for our complex patients and their families.
• Communicate with other Upperline clinical team members as well as patient’s community providers, to coordinate optimal care and resources for the patient and their family.
• Communicate with Upperline’s local physician to review patient records and care plans on a timely basis consistent with state regulations and company standards and policy.
• Maintain patient medical records and medical documentation consistent with state regulations and company standards and policy.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation according to risk adjustment standards per education provided.
• Take part in weekly interdisciplinary team meetings and scheduled education sessions.
• Provide telephonic support for escalated calls from triage nurse.
• Participate in continuing education as required by the state Board of Nursing.
• Prescribe medication as permitted by the state Board of Nursing.
• Other related duties as deemed necessary.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in nursing required.
• Board Certification as an Adult, Adult-Geriatric or Family Nurse Practitioner required.
• Current State Registered Nurse & Nurse Practitioner license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• 6 months nurse practitioner experience in Primary Care/Internal Medicine.
• Value-based care experience preferred.
• Possession of DEA registration or eligibility.
• Comfortable providing care in patients homes.
• Previous experience managing, supervising, or coaching clinicians highly preferred.
• A reliable automobile, valid driver’s license and minimum state required liability auto insurance are required; Mileage reimbursement provided.
• Adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced growth-forward environment.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to ensure that each of your interactions with patients, family caregivers, clinicians, and team members is effective and meaningful.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing required.
• Board Certification as an Adult, Adult-Geriatric or Family Nurse Practitioner required.
• Current State Registered Nurse & Nurse Practitioner license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• 6 months nurse practitioner experience in Primary Care/Internal Medicine.
• Value-based care experience preferred.
• Possession of DEA registration or eligibility.
• Comfortable providing care in patients homes.
• Previous experience managing, supervising, or coaching clinicians highly preferred.
• A reliable automobile, valid driver’s license and minimum state required liability auto insurance are required; Mileage reimbursement provided.
• Adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced growth-forward environment.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to ensure that each of your interactions with patients, family caregivers, clinicians, and team members is effective and meaningful.