VA - Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) will have oversight of a unique membership population requiring specialized chronic disease management. This position requires clinical expertise supporting patients with hematology, rheumatology, and gastrointestinal conditions. The Nurse Practitioner serves as a key clinical leader within the Ponos Care model, delivering patient centered care through a hybrid environment that includes telehealth services and in home patient visits within a 30-mile radius of Richmond, Virginia. The NP collaborates closely with physicians, social workers, nurses, and care coordinators to ensure patients receive comprehensive and coordinated care.
Requirements
- Certified Nurse Practitioner with an unrestricted license to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Minimum of three years of clinical experience, preferably supporting chronic disease populations.
- Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic capabilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Proficiency in electronic health records and healthcare technology platforms.
- Commitment to delivering high quality patient-centered care.
Nice To Haves
- Clinical experience in hematology, rheumatology, or gastroenterology populations preferred.
- Bilingual skills are a plus.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive clinical care to patients with conditions such as Sickle Cell Disease, Crohn’s Disease, and severe rheumatoid arthritis.
- Conduct comprehensive health assessments including physical examinations, medical history reviews, and diagnostic evaluations.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans for chronic disease management.
- Conduct telehealth consultations and in-house visits to evaluate patient progress and clinical outcomes.
- Prescribe medications and treatment plans in accordance with state licensing requirements.
- Provide ongoing monitoring and follow up care to ensure treatment effectiveness.
- Educate patients and their families on disease management, treatment plans, medication adherence, and self-care strategies.
- Promote preventative care practices and patient engagement in long term health management.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and partner healthcare organizations to ensure seamless care coordination.
- Work closely with the Chief Medical Officer and clinical leadership team to support clinical program development and care delivery models.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic health record system.
- Ensure patient documentation aligns with regulatory requirements and organizational policies.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and care delivery processes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
