Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - part time

Curana Health•Forney, TX

About The Position

Curana Health’s Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants provide proactive, relationship-based care to older adults in the communities where they live. The role involves practicing with autonomy while receiving support from experienced physicians, operational leaders, and technology. Providers care for residents of skilled nursing, assisted living, and independent living communities, build relationships with residents and care teams, and help improve outcomes and reduce unnecessary hospitalizations. The position includes comprehensive primary care, acute and chronic condition management, preventative care, ongoing care management, and coordination with physicians, facility staff, specialists, and families. Providers also contribute to quality improvement and clinical excellence initiatives and maintain accurate documentation and compliance with applicable standards. The role requires travel to and from assigned facilities. The posting identifies this position as part-time. Part-time employees may be eligible for select benefits based on employment status.

Requirements

Valid nurse practitioner or physician assistant license in the state of operations.
Current board certification in the relevant field.
Master’s degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Punctuality, organizational skills, and ability to function within a team.

Nice To Haves

Strong leadership, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for residents in skilled nursing, assisted living, and independent living communities.
Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions, with a focus on preventative care and long-term wellness.
Provide ongoing care management to improve residents’ quality of life and support their health and independence.
Conduct regular facility rounds and build relationships with residents, families, and care teams.
Monitor changes in health status and intervene proactively to prevent complications and unnecessary hospitalizations.
Educate residents and caregivers about disease management, preventative care, and wellness strategies.
Coordinate comprehensive care plans with physicians, clinical staff, facility leadership, specialists, and family members.
Serve as a clinical resource within the facility and contribute to interdisciplinary care discussions.
Support initiatives to improve patient outcomes and quality measures and reduce avoidable hospital readmissions.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, clinical, and organizational standards.
Travel to and from one or more assigned facilities.