Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

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We're different than most primary care providers. We're rapidly expanding, and we need great people to join our team.

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) acts as part of the clinical operations team and is responsible for providing direct patient care in ChenMed/Jencare medical centers, nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities (SNF), and home settings depending on the nature of the assignment or providing assessments to members in SNF and home settings. The responsibilities include but are not limited to: geriatric assessment, medical history, physical exam, diagnosis and treatment, development of the nursing plan of care, health education, physician referrals, case management referrals, follow-up, and clear documentation according to ChenMed standards for quality, service, productivity, and teamwork. It also includes participation in clinical rounds and conferences plus in-depth documentation through written progress notes and summaries.

The Nurse Practitioner must demonstrate the ability to function both independently and in collaboration with other health care professionals. Consults with the manager, physician, and medical director to ensure compliance with guidelines. This position may require participation in risk and quality management programs, clinical meetings, and other meetings.

The Nurse Practitioner will adhere to strict departmental goals/objectives, standards of performance, regulatory compliance, quality patient care compliance, and policies and procedures. Functions independently as a certified nurse practitioner for a patient population in collaboration and consultation with a licensed patient care team physician. Practices in accordance with a written or electronic practice agreement.

Job Description

• Independently assesses acute and non-acute clinical problems. Performs and documents physical assessments and patient histories, analyzes trends in patient conditions, and develops, documents, and implements a patient management plan in response to the data obtained. This also includes assisting in the development of the nursing plan of care in addition to providing appropriate patient/family/significant other counseling and education.
• Plans patient care based on in-depth knowledge of the specific patient population and/or protocol, anticipating and identifying physiological and/or psychological problems commonly encountered including the consideration of the patient's cultural background, level of understanding, personality, and support systems. Serves as patient advocate.
• Patient management includes the following:
  • Writes admission, transfers, and discharges orders.
  • Orders and interprets appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies.
  • Orders appropriate medication and treatments.
  • Refers patients for consultation when indicated (e.g., dermatology, neurology, ophthalmology, endocrine, surgery, intensive care, infectious disease, hematology, psychiatry, social service, dietary).
  • Documentation through in-depth progress notes and summaries.
  • May perform invasive procedures independently upon the completion of documented competency.
  • Participates in patient care rounds and conferences. Communicates patient management strategies to members of the patient care team. Collaborates with members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that patient management strategies are successful in meeting patient care needs.
  • Recognizes situations that require the immediate attention of a physician and initiates life-saving procedures when necessary.
  • Uses advanced communication skills to problem-solve complex situations and to improve processes and service to patients.

Other Responsibilities

• Collaborates with other multidisciplinary team members to analyze and evaluate current systems of health care delivery to identify and implement new practice patterns as appropriate.
• Participates in outside activities that enhance personal and professional growth and development.
• Initiates arrangements and writes orders for SNF discharges and completes appropriate paperwork.
• Works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, PT, social workers, family, and key caregivers to transition the patient to a lower level of care as soon as medically appropriate.
• Introduces self to patient/family and explains nurse practitioner role.
• Facilitates patient/family conferences to review treatment goals, optimize resource utilization, provide family education, and identify post-SNF needs.
• Enhances a collaborative relationship to maximize the patient's/family's ability to make informed decisions regarding goals of care, palliative care, and hospice.
• Facilitates discharge to appropriate level of care and uses preferred providers when additional services are required.
• Prescribes medication to patients based on State of practice.
• Other duties as assigned and modified at manager's discretion.

Requirements

• ARNP or similar advanced degree in Nursing required
• Current Nurse Practitioner Certification in the State of practice required
• Board certification by AANP or ANCC is preferred but may be required for certain States
• Current DEA number from the DEA for schedule II-V controlled substances may be required based on State of practice
• A minimum of 1 year of clinical experience preferred but willing to consider strong new graduates
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AMA) or American Red Cross required within first 90 days of employment

We're ChenMed, and we're transforming healthcare for seniors and changing America's healthcare for the better. Family-owned and physician-led, our unique approach allows us to improve the health and well-being of the populations we serve. We're growing rapidly as we seek to rescue more seniors from inadequate health care.

ChenMed is changing lives for the people we serve and the people we hire. With great compensation, comprehensive benefits, career development and advancement opportunities, and so much more, our employees enjoy great work-life balance and opportunities to grow. Join our team who make a difference in people's lives every single day.