Bilingual Nurse Practitioner 100% Virtual, CareBridge

Elevance Health•Grand Prairie, TX

1d•Remote

About The Position

Seeking Bilingual Nurse Practitioner candidates that have an active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in either of the following states: Texas, Kansas, or Iowa AND must have an active RN Compact license. This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, with the exception of required in-person training sessions (when indicated), providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work-life integration, and ensures essential face-to-face onboarding and skill development. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law. CareBridge Health is a proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies, within our Carelon business. CareBridge Health exists to enable individuals in home and community-based settings to maximize their health, independence, and quality of life through home-care and community based services. The Bilingual Advanced Practice Provider, Nurse Practitioner is responsible for collaborating with company providers and their family members to develop complex plans of care in accordance with the patient’s health status and overall goals and values. Provides clinical and non-clinical support to patients presenting with acute care needs virtually.

Requirements

Requires an MS in Nursing.
Requires an active national NP certification.
Requires valid, current, active and unrestricted Family or Adult Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in either one of the following states: Texas, Kansas, or Iowa.
Active, unrestricted RN Compact license is required.
Bilingual or multi-language skills required.
Requires 2 years+ of experience in managing complex care cases.
Experience working with Electronic Medical Records (EMR).

Nice To Haves

Medicaid number.
Possession of DEA registration or eligibility.
Experience in managing complex care cases for developmental disabilities and chronically ill patients.

Responsibilities

Provides urgent health care via telephone and tele video modalities to patients who receive home and community-based services through state Medicaid programs, dual eligible members and other membership as assigned by our MCO partners.
Develops and implements clinical plans of care for adult patients facing chronic and complex conditions (e.g., co-morbid medical and mental health diagnoses, limited personal resources, chronic medical conditions.).
Gathers history and physical exam and diagnostics as needed, and then develops and implements treatment plans given the patient’s goals of care and current conditions.
Identifies and closes gaps in care.
Meets the patient’s and family’s physical and psychosocial needs with support and input from the company’s inter-disciplinary team.
Educates patients and families about medication usage, side effects, illness progression, diet and nutrition, medical adherence and crisis anticipation and prevention.
Maintains contact with other clinical team members and other medical providers to coordinate optimal care and resources for the patient and his or her family in a timely basis and consistent with state regulations and company health standards and policy.
Maintains patient medical records and medical documentation consistent with state regulations and company standards and policy.
Participates in continuing education as required by state and certifying body.
Prescribes medication as permitted by state prescribing authority.