Upperline Health Plus Nurse Practitioner Opportunity Russell Springs/Monticello | Value-Based Care
About the Role
Upperline Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide clinic-based care primarily at the Russell Springs/Monticello location clinic. In collaboration with Upperline's local Physician team, APPs develop complex plans of care in accordance with the patient's health status and overall goals and values; provide medical diagnostics and treatments in the clinic, in the patient's home, or via telehealth, consistent with the APP's scope of practice and the patient's medical condition; educate patients and families on medication usage, diet & nutrition, and crisis anticipation & prevention. They will also communicate medical information to patients' physicians, other providers and Upperline's Physician team and broader interdisciplinary team.
What You'll Do
- 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
- 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
Qualifications & Requirements
- Master's degree in nursing required
- Board Certification as an Adult, Adult-Geriatric or Family Nurse Practitioner required
- Current Registered Nurse & Nurse Practitioner license required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required
- 6 months nurse practitioner experience in Primary Care/Internal Medicine
- Possession of DEA registration or eligibility
- Must be comfortable providing care in patients homes
- 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
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Value-based care experience preferred
- Podiatry, orthopedic, wound care and experience with radiologic interpretation, ABIs and injections are a plus
- Previous experience managing, supervising, or coaching clinicians highly preferred
Why Join Our Team?
- Highly competitive salary plus annual bonus opportunity
- Generous benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental & vision, 401K, PTO and parental leave
- Continuing Medical Education reimbursement
- State license reimbursement
- Highly supportive interdisciplinary team
- Work Life Balance - regular weekday schedule
- Rapidly growing company with potential leadership & career growth opportunities
Compensation
Compensation is commensurate to compensation for similar positions in the region and based on prior training and experience.
Schedule
Job Type: Full-time