Upperline Health Plus Nurse Practitioner Opportunity Columbus/Seymour IN | Value-Based Care

Upperline Health • Columbus, IN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Upperline Health is the nation’s largest provider group dedicated to lower extremity, wound and vascular care. Founded in 2017 with the ambitious goal of transforming specialty care, Upperline Health is a pioneer in bringing value-based care models into specialty care. Upperline delivers a more efficient path for patients to receive consistent and effective treatment for chronic illnesses. Upperline Health providers coordinate patients’ care among a team of specialists – physicians, advanced practice providers, care navigators, pharmacists, dieticians, and social workers for integrated treatment that addresses patients’ immediate and long-term health needs. We put patients at the center of value-based care.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in nursing required
• Board Certification as an Adult, Adult-Geriatric or Family Nurse Practitioner required
• Current State Registered Nurse & Nurse Practitioner license required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required
• 6-months nurse practitioner experience in Primary Care/Internal Medicine
• Must be comfortable providing care in patients homes
• A reliable automobile, valid driver’s license and minimum state required liability auto insurance are required
• Experience working in an EMR - AthenaHealth EMR is highly preferred
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office products
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to ensure that each of your interactions with patients, family caregivers, clinicians, and team members is effective and meaningful.

Nice To Haves

• Value-based care experience preferred
• Podiatry, orthopedic, wound care and experience with radiologic interpretation, ABIs and injections are a plus
• Possession of DEA registration or eligibility
• Previous experience managing, supervising, or coaching clinicians highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement clinical plans of care for adult patients facing chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes, COPD, CHF, debility, dementia).
• Gather patient history, physical exam, and diagnostics within a clinic setting, via telehealth, or within the patient's home.
• Develop and implement treatment plans given patient’s goals of care and current conditions.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to meet the patient and family’s physical as well as psychosocial needs.
• Provide compassionate care for our complex patients and their families.
• Educate patients and families about medication usage, side effects, illness progression, diet & nutrition, medical adherence and crisis anticipation & prevention.
• Communicate with other Upperline clinical team members as well as patient’s community providers, to coordinate optimal care and resources for the patient and their family.
• Communicate with Upperline’s local physician to review patient records and care plans on a timely basis consistent with state regulations and company standards and policy.
• Maintain patient medical records and medical documentation consistent with state regulations and company standards and policy.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation according to risk adjustment standards per education provided.
• Take part in weekly interdisciplinary team meetings and scheduled education sessions.
• Provide telephonic support for escalated calls from triage nurse.
• Participate in continuing education as required by the state Board of Nursing.
• Prescribe medication as permitted by the state Board of Nursing.
• Other related duties as deemed necessary.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary plus annual bonus opportunity
• Generous benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental & vision, 401K, PTO and parental leave
• Continuing Medical Education reimbursement
• State license reimbursement
• Mileage reimbursement provided

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level