APP Clinical Education Specialist

Career Center • St Louis, MO

21h

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) provides clinical services in rural and/or urban healthcare facilities under the direction and off-site supervision of a physician. The practitioner uses independent judgment to direct care and treatment for adult patients receiving integrated primary and behavioral healthcare, including patients with acute and chronic medical issues. The position includes clinical care, chart review, staff education, quality initiatives, mentoring, and administrative responsibilities, with a small patient caseload as needed.

The role typically operates in a skilled nursing environment and may require flexible hours, unscheduled overtime, occasional weekend work, and travel. The practitioner may assist with on-call service alongside physician staff to provide patients with 24/7 access to care.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of clinical nursing or rehabilitation experience with the geriatric population.
• Graduate of an accredited APRN or PA program.
• Bachelor’s degree for PA candidates.
• Master’s degree for APRN and/or CNS candidates.
• Nationally recognized certification.
• CPR certification.
• Vaccination status compliant with current CMS regulations.
• Successful completion of required training.
• Reliable transportation.
• Current automobile insurance according to company policy.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with multicultural and multi-age populations.
• Broad knowledge of medicine and care of specialty-related populations.
• Ability to adapt to change.
• Understanding of current recognized standards of care within the scope of licensure.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize team needs.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities effectively.
• Independent discretion and decision-making.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and perform the listed physical activities, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Prior primary care, internal medicine, and/or geriatric medicine experience is strongly preferred.
• Prior management experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and provide comprehensive care plans that proactively manage healthcare issues and address barriers across the care continuum for nursing home patients.
• Prepare monthly APP chart reviews and educate staff on best practices.
• Work with the Director of Quality and Education to support the market through continued education.
• Work with the Director of Education and Quality on market-specific quality initiatives and communication.
• Provide medical care within the practitioner’s training and scope; consult the supervising physician when appropriate or necessary.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations relating to clinical services provided by NPs or PAs.
• Assess and determine appropriate medical and psychological interventions, and prescribe medications and services as indicated.
• Order appropriate laboratory studies, diagnostic procedures, and consultations.
• Monitor medication compliance, evaluate patient responses to treatment, and modify treatment plans when necessary.
• Work with RN Case Managers as part of an integrated care team.
• Communicate effectively and interact constructively with a diverse group of patients.
• Maintain thorough and timely documentation of services in patient charts.
• Document and provide correct billing information for patient visits, consultations, and procedures to office staff.
• Assist with on-call service alongside physician staff to provide 24/7 patient access to care.
• Participate in reviewing quality-related data linked to clinical practice and outcomes.
• Conduct informal education and teaching for facility staff to improve care-delivery effectiveness and efficiency.
• Serve as a subject matter expert when appropriate to support team success.
• Maintain a small patient caseload as needed.
• Mentor and/or train new staff.
• Perform administrative and other required duties.
• Perform other supervisory or leadership tasks as assigned by the clinical program manager or director.
• Practice in a cost-effective manner.
• Participate in developing policies and procedures for clinical and related services.
• Provide coverage for team absences as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level