Nurse Practitioner Primary Care- PRN

360care • Thomaston, GA

70d • Onsite

About The Position

At 360care, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) is part of the clinical operations team and provides direct patient care in nursing homes or long-term care facilities. The NP delivers geriatric assessments, takes medical histories, performs physical exams, diagnoses and treats conditions, develops nursing plans of care, provides health education, makes physician and case-management referrals, provides follow-up, and documents care according to 360care standards for quality, service, productivity, and teamwork.

The role includes participation in clinical rounds and conferences, with detailed written progress notes and summaries. The NP must be able to function independently and in collaboration with other health care professionals, consulting with the manager, physician, and medical director to ensure compliance with guidelines. The position may also involve risk and quality management programs and other clinical or business meetings. The NP adheres to departmental objectives, performance standards, regulatory and quality requirements, and organizational policies and procedures. The NP functions as a certified nurse practitioner in collaboration and consultation with a licensed patient-care physician and practices under a written or electronic practice agreement. Responsibilities also include independently assessing acute and non-acute clinical problems; documenting physical assessments and histories; analyzing patient-condition trends; and developing, documenting, and implementing patient management plans.

This is a PRN/temporary opportunity lasting 90–120 days, scheduled two days per week. 360care handles scheduling and billing, provides a laptop for documentation, offers support and mentorship from an Onsite Medical Director, and provides a collaborative physician for NPs. Office support includes a Care Coordination team that handles consents, pre-authorizations, patient scheduling, post-operative support, and IT support.

Requirements

• Current RN licensure and Nurse Practitioner certification in the state of practice.
• Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support.
• At least 2 years of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner in a primary care environment.
• Demonstrated record of consistently achieving clinical performance metrics in the current role.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Time-management skills and ability to work well under pressure.
• Caring, empathetic, and strong listening skills.
• Detail-oriented, with close attention to patient charts, medications, and care follow-up.
• Basic computer skills and some knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Experience caring for the geriatric community.
• A current DEA number for Schedule II–V controlled substances may be required, depending on the state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in nursing homes or long-term care facilities.
• Conduct geriatric assessments, obtain medical histories, perform physical exams, and diagnose and treat conditions.
• Develop nursing plans of care and patient management plans.
• Provide health education and make physician and case-management referrals.
• Provide follow-up and maintain clear, detailed documentation, including written progress notes and summaries.
• Participate in clinical rounds and conferences.
• Function independently and in collaboration with other health care professionals, including a licensed patient-care physician under a written or electronic practice agreement.
• Consult with the manager, physician, and medical director to ensure compliance with guidelines.
• Participate in risk and quality management programs, clinical meetings, and other meetings as required.
• Adhere to departmental goals and objectives, performance standards, regulatory requirements, quality standards, and policies and procedures.
• Independently assess acute and non-acute clinical problems.
• Analyze trends in patient conditions and implement management plans based on the information obtained.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling and work/life balance.
• Patients seen on-site.
• Great compensation with comprehensive benefits.
• Laptop for documentation.
• Support and mentorship from an Onsite Medical Director.
• Collaborative physician for NPs.
• Full office support, including a Care Coordination team for consents, pre-authorizations, patient scheduling, post-operative support, and IT support.
• 360care handles scheduling and billing.

What This Job Offers

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