Nurse Practitioner- Part-Time

TruHealth•New Orleans, LA

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

TruHealth is transforming care for seniors in long-term care with an innovative, proactive model that promotes dignity, independence, and quality of life. We are seeking an advanced practice provider, either a nurse practitioner (NP) or physician assistant (PA) with experience in primary care or internal medicine, preferably with a geriatrics focus. This position offers the opportunity to improve outcomes for long-term care residents by collaborating with a team of providers and case managers. Our providers work primarily within nursing homes or assisted living communities with residents enrolled in special Medicare Advantage plans. The role involves providing plan members with personalized, coordinated health care that improves quality of life and prevents unnecessary hospital visits. As an advanced practice provider, you will exercise independent judgment to treat patients with acute and chronic conditions, consulting with a supervising physician as appropriate. You will work closely with facility partners and health plan leadership to implement our national model of care in compliance with all federal and state regulations. Our NPs and PAs are team players who contribute to TruHealth’s success and help our partners enhance their residents’ quality of life.

Requirements

FNP, AGNP, AGACNP or PA license required
Degree from an accredited APRN or PA program
3 years’ experience in clinical nursing or rehab in geriatric populations
Electronic Health Records experience
Working knowledge of Microsoft applications, including Word, Outlook and Excel

Nice To Haves

Experience in primary care or internal medicine
Geriatrics focus

Responsibilities

Assessing patients’ medical and mental health needs and providing a plan of care that proactively manages their conditions and addresses barriers to care
Ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal agencies related to clinical services you provide
Prescribing medications and ordering lab work, diagnostic procedures and consultations
Monitoring patients’ compliance and response to their treatment and modifying those plans
Working with RN case managers as part of an integrated care team
May be required to provide training and advice to facility staff