Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Opportunity-Lake Butler, FL

Upperline Health • Lake Butler, FL

25d • Hybrid

About The Position

Upperline Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide clinic-based care in Lake Butler, FL. In collaboration with Upperline’s local Physician team, APPs develop complex plans of care in accordance with the patient’s health status and overall goals and values; provide medical diagnostics and treatments in the clinic, home, or telehealth, consistent with the APP’s scope of practice and the patient’s medical condition; educate patients and families on medication usage, diet & nutrition, and crisis anticipation & prevention. They will also communicate medical information to patients’ physicians, other providers and Upperline’s Physician team and broader interdisciplinary team. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact and meet the needs of at-risk patients in both primary and specialty care, with a regular weekday schedule!

Requirements

• Master’s degree in nursing required
• Board Certification as an Adult, Adult-Geriatric or Family Nurse Practitioner required
• Current Florida State Registered Nurse & Nurse Practitioner license required
• 2 + years nurse practitioner experience in primary care / internal medicine
• Possession of DEA registration or eligibility
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required
• Must be comfortable providing care in patients homes
• A reliable automobile, valid driver’s license and minimum state required liability auto insurance are required
• Adaptability to thrive is a fast-paced growth-forward environment
• 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
• Previous experience managing, supervising, or coaching clinicians highly preferred
• Experience working in an EMR - AthenaHealth EMR is highly preferred
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office products

Responsibilities

• Practice within a unique combination of primary care and specialty podiatric care with the opportunity to grow your skills in both aspects of our value-based care model
• Podiatric specifics: provide routine and at-risk foot care including nail & callous debridement, diabetic wound care, and amputation prevention while working within scope and level of experience to manage post-operative patients
• 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 in the home or clinic setting. 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