Upperline Health Plus Nurse Practitioner Opportunity Columbus/Seymour IN | Value-Based Care

About the role

Upperline Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide clinic-based care primarily in our Columbus, IN location and support to our Seymour location, and home-based care in the broader Columbus area. 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.
• Educate patients and families about medication usage, side effects, illness progression, diet & nutrition, medical adherence and crisis anticipation & prevention.
• 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.
• Participate 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.
• Podiatry, orthopedic, wound care and experience with radiologic interpretation, ABIs and injections are a plus.
• 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.
• Experience working in an EMR - AthenaHealth EMR is highly preferred.
• 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

• Compensation is commensurate to compensation for similar positions in the region and based on prior training and experience.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary plus annual bonus opportunity.
• Generous benefit options including comprehensive medical, dental & vision, 401K, PTO and parental leave.
• State license reimbursement.
• Highly supportive interdisciplinary team.
• Work Life Balance - regular weekday schedule.
• Rapidly growing company with potential leadership & career growth opportunities.

Schedule

Rapidly growing company with potential leadership & career growth opportunities.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate to compensation for similar positions in the region and based on prior training and experience.

Skills

• Master’s degree in nursing.
• Board Certification as an Adult, Adult-Geriatric or Family Nurse Practitioner.
• Current State Registered Nurse & Nurse Practitioner license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• 6-months nurse practitioner experience in Primary Care/Internal Medicine.
• Value-based care experience preferred.
• Podiatry, orthopedic, wound care and experience with radiologic interpretation, ABIs and injections are a plus.
• 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.
• Experience working in an EMR - AthenaHealth EMR is highly preferred.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.