Upperline Health Podiatry Nurse Practitioner Opportunity Somerset KY | Value-Based Care

About the role

Upperline Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide clinic-based care in our Brainerd TN Clinic. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact and meet the needs of at-risk patients in both in the clinic and home settings with a regular weekday schedule.

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 in the home or clinic setting.
• 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

• 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.
• A minimum 6-months Nurse Practitioner experience in primary care / internal medicine.
• Value-based care experience preferred.
• Possession of DEA registration or eligibility.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Must be 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 is 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.