Nurse Practitioner

TruHealth•St. Louis, MO

4h•Onsite

About The Position

At TruHealth, we’re transforming care for seniors in long-term care with an innovative, proactive model that promotes dignity, independence, and quality of life. Join a team built on trust, teamwork, and a shared commitment to service. Part of American Health Partners, we include the fastest-growing provider-owned Medicare Advantage plans, plus divisions in psychiatric care and pharmacy services. TruHealth is seeking an advanced practice provider, either a nurse practitioner (NP) or physician assistant (PA) with experience in primary care or internal medicine, preferably with geriatrics focus. This position gives you 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 who are enrolled in special Medicare Advantage plans. You will be responsible for providing plan members with personalized, coordinated health care that improves quality of life and prevents unnecessary hospital visits. As one of our advance practice providers, you will exercise your independent judgement to treat patients with acute and chronic conditions, consulting with a supervising physician as appropriate. You will work closely with our facility partners and health plan leadership to Implement our national model of care in compliance with all federal and state regulations.

Requirements

FNP, AGNP, AHACNP 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

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