ResponsibilitiesThe Nurse Practitioner delivers annual risk assessment in a residential setting or telehealth, within the scope of practice for a Nurse Practitioner, as delegated by the Collaborative Physician.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Conduct comprehensive in-home health risk assessments to identify all active and chronic disease conditions, as well as determine all physical, mental, and social needs present at the time of the visit
- Takes history, examines, determines diagnoses.
- Provides written documentation of patient visit, per NCQA standards
- Takes patient vital signs, as necessary.
- Places case management referrals and communicates with PCP as necessary.
- Communicates with patients, caregivers, agency nurses, other providers and vendors as necessary to assure proper diagnosis.
- Performs all clinical duties while observing OSHA Universal Precautions
- Maintains patient confidentiality
- Attends required meetings and in-services and participates in committees, as requested
- Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional licenses and affiliations
In this role you may work with. . .- Teammates
- Physicians
- Medical Staff
- Patients
- Caregivers
- Agency Nurses
- Providers
- Vendors
QualificationsRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Experience- Active/unrestricted nurse practitioner license to practice in coverage states
- Board certification in one of the following: American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Active BLS Certification
- Current enrollment in Medicare/Medicaid
- Must maintain a valid driver's license and good driving record
- Outstanding EHR skills
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Experience- Geriatric training/experience
- Skill in teamwork and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public
Conditions of this role to be aware of. . .- 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
- Regular lifting/carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds
- Ability to ride in automobile or van up to 150 miles daily in urban and/or rural settings. Ability to drive, if necessary
Pay TransparencyIndividual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related considerations.
