Field Nurse Practitioner (Detroit)

Molina Healthcare•Detroit, MI

7d•$88,453 - $172,484

About The Position

Provides screening, preventive primary care, and medical care to members, primarily in non-clinical settings where they feel comfortable, including homes, communities, nursing facilities, and pop-up clinics. The role supports member progress toward desired outcomes and contributes to quality, cost-effective care. The nurse practitioner provides general medical care and care coordination, conducts comprehensive evaluations, addresses acute and chronic primary care needs, develops diagnoses and care plans, and coordinates specialty consultations and post-discharge care. The position includes in-person and, when needed, alternative-modality visits, community clinic participation, on-call coverage, local travel, and timely electronic medical record documentation. The practitioner works in collaboration with and under the medical direction and supervision of a licensed physician as required by state law.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience as a nurse practitioner, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Active and unrestricted national certification from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Current, active, and unrestricted state-issued license to practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner in the state of practice.
Active and unrestricted prescriber Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license with authority to prescribe according to state qualifications.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Valid and unrestricted driver's license, reliable transportation, and adequate auto insurance for job-related travel.
Ability to work in a variety of settings and adjust approach when working with diverse populations, personalities, and personal situations.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate self-motivation.
Responsiveness across forms of communication.
Ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations.
Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships.
Excellent time-management and prioritization skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to change.
Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office or applicable software programs and experience with electronic medical records.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a registered nurse or nurse practitioner in home health, community health, or public health.
Experience as a licensed clinician in home health, especially managing chronic conditions.
Experience working with underserved populations facing socioeconomic barriers to health care.
Immunization and point-of-care testing skills.
Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Provide general medical care and care coordination for adult, women's health, pediatric, and geriatric member populations.
Conduct comprehensive evaluations, including medical histories and physical examinations, to identify care gaps and preventive care needs.
Address chronic and acute primary care complaints and assess medical urgency.
Establish and document reasonable medical diagnoses.
Seek specialty consultation when appropriate.
Order or perform relevant laboratory and radiology testing, using diagnostic tests judiciously and appropriately.
Recognize when a member's needs exceed the practitioner's scope of knowledge or require physician oversight.
Create and implement medical plans of care.
Schedule appointments for visits when appropriate.
Coordinate post-discharge care to reduce hospital readmissions and emergency room utilization.
Conduct face-to-face visits in homes, skilled nursing facilities, and public locations.
Conduct visits through alternative modalities based on business needs, leadership direction, and state regulations.
Order bulk laboratory testing for targeted member populations.
Provide alternating on-call coverage to triage urgent laboratory results and pharmacy inquiries and develop appropriate care plans.
Participate in community pop-up clinics to build community relationships and address health care gaps.
Travel regularly to multiple locations within the assigned region, driving up to 120 miles per day; extended mileage and an overnight hotel stay may be required for special projects.
Obtain and maintain cross-state licenses as needed for business purposes.
Collaborate with other nurse practitioners to develop efficient and effective best practices.
Participate in regional meetings.
Prescribe medications and perform procedures as appropriate.
Complete timely medical record documentation in the electronic medical record system.
Walk flights of stairs while carrying up to 50 pounds of equipment on occasion.
Practice medicine in collaboration with and under the medical direction and supervision of a licensed physician to the extent required by state law.