Home-Based Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Bluegrass Care Navigators•Lexington, KY

3d•Remote

About The Position

The Home-Based Primary Care Advanced Practice Provider serves as the primary care clinician for a patient panel residing within homes, assisted living facilities and personal care facilities. The Nurse Practitioner plans, directs, and evaluates care for assigned patients in assisted living facilities or their place of residence. This care would include examining and treating chronic and urgent episodic illnesses, injuries, accidents, and other injuries/ illnesses. Performs selected laboratory testing, referrals to physicians, as needed, writes prescriptions, and performs procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols and available equipment. Works in collaboration with the facility’s supervising physician and other care providers to provide care and treatment services for all assigned patients. This position plays a key role in developing, implementing, and communicating individualized plans of care and may contribute to clinical protocol development, education, and quality improvement initiatives related to palliative and end-of-life care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Master’s or Doctoral program in Nursing or a Physician Assistant Program.
Current certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (ACNP, AGNP, FNP) or Physical Assistant.
Currently licensed as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of Kentucky.
Maintains current BLS certification.
Demonstrates clinical experience in hospice, palliative care, home health, medical, surgical or critical care settings.
Demonstrates in-depth, current clinical knowledge within area of specialty and the ability to translate professional and organizational goals into effective practice.
Skilled in supporting patients and families experiencing emotional stress; respectful of diverse lifestyles, values, and beliefs.
Commitment to the evidence-based practice, research utilization, and continuous professional development.
Ability to organize and utilize resources efficiently and effectively.
Strong interpersonal, communication, collaboration, and conflict-resolution skills.
Knowledge of healthcare systems and change management process.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while effectively handling the emotional demands of palliative care practice.
Adheres to accepted professional standards, ethical principles, and organizational policies.
Strong clinical judgment, excellent observational skills, and the ability to provide timely, accurate written documentation.
Self-directed with the ability to work independently while functioning effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile in good working order, that is insured in accordance with state minimum requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Hospice and Palliative medicine preferred, including strong skills in pain and symptom management.
I.V. therapy skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Serves as the primary care clinician for a patient panel residing within homes, assisted living facilities and personal care facilities.
Plans, directs, and evaluates care for assigned patients in assisted living facilities or their place of residence.
Examines and treats chronic and urgent episodic illnesses, injuries, accidents, and other injuries/ illnesses.
Performs selected laboratory testing.
Makes referrals to physicians, as needed.
Writes prescriptions.
Performs procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols and available equipment.
Works in collaboration with the facility’s supervising physician and other care providers to provide care and treatment services for all assigned patients.
Plays a key role in developing, implementing, and communicating individualized plans of care.
May contribute to clinical protocol development, education, and quality improvement initiatives related to palliative and end-of-life care.