Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant-Long Term Care

About This Role

Provide comprehensive medical care to high-risk health plan members in long-term care settings, managing acute and chronic conditions, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to improve patient access and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments
• Manage members through an acute medical situation or an exacerbation of a chronic condition, including testing, diagnostics, interventions
• Manage members during a short term sub-acute rehabilitation episode
• Ensure accurate and complete documentation, including ICD 10 conditions
• Communicate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
• Conduct advanced illness and advanced care planning conversations
• Provide patients and caregivers with counseling and education

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Master of Science Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice program
• Active and unrestricted license in the state (or ability to obtain by start date)
• Current, active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority (or ability to obtain post-hire)
• Active Nurse Practitioner certification through a national board
• Demonstrated ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable
• Ability to complete physical requirements of the job
• Access to reliable transportation
• Full COVID-19 vaccination

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Master of Science Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice program

Nice to Have

• 1+ year of clinical experience in practice (long-term care setting preferred)
• Experience in meeting the medical needs of patients with complex behavioral, social and/or functional needs
• Understanding of Geriatrics and Chronic Illness
• Understanding of Advanced Illness and end of life discussions
• Proficient computer skills including the ability to document medical information with written and electronic medical records

Benefits

Certifications