Nurse Practitioner Primary Care

360care • Tyrone, PA

27d

About The Position

At 360care, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) is part of the clinical operations team and provides direct patient care in nursing homes or long-term care facilities. The role includes caring for a geriatric patient population, making clinical decisions independently and in collaboration with other healthcare professionals, and practicing under a written or electronic practice agreement with a licensed patient care team physician.

The NP assesses acute and non-acute clinical problems; performs and documents physical assessments and patient histories; analyzes trends in patient conditions; and develops, documents, and implements patient management plans. The role also includes geriatric assessments, diagnosis and treatment, nursing care planning, health education, referrals, case management referrals, follow-up, and clear documentation. The NP participates in clinical rounds and conferences and may take part in risk and quality management programs and other meetings. The NP consults with the manager, physician, and medical director to help ensure compliance with guidelines and follows departmental goals, performance standards, regulatory requirements, quality-of-care standards, and policies and procedures.

360care handles scheduling and billing and provides a laptop for documentation, support and mentorship from an Onsite Medical Director, a collaborative physician for NPs, and office support including care coordination for consents, pre-authorizations, patient scheduling, post-op support, and IT support. The position offers flexible scheduling and a work/life balance, on-site patients, and compensation with comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

• Demonstrated record of consistently achieving clinical performance metrics in the current role.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Time-management skills and ability to work well under pressure.
• Caring, empathetic approach and strong listening skills.
• Detail-oriented, with close attention to patient charts, medications, and follow-up details.
• Basic computer skills and some knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Current RN licensure and Nurse Practitioner certification in the state of practice.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
• Current DEA number for Schedule II–V controlled substances may be required, depending on state of practice.
• At least 2 years of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner in a primary care environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience caring for the geriatric community.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in nursing homes or long-term care facilities.
• Perform geriatric assessments, obtain medical histories, conduct physical exams, and diagnose and treat patients.
• Develop nursing plans of care and patient management plans; document and implement care based on clinical findings.
• Independently assess acute and non-acute clinical problems and analyze trends in patient conditions.
• Provide health education, physician referrals, case management referrals, and follow-up care.
• Maintain clear documentation, including written progress notes and summaries, in accordance with 360care quality, service, productivity, and teamwork standards.
• Participate in clinical rounds and conferences and, as required, risk and quality management programs and other meetings.
• Practice independently and in collaboration or consultation with healthcare professionals and a licensed patient care team physician under a written or electronic practice agreement.
• Consult with the manager, physician, and medical director to ensure compliance with guidelines.
• Adhere to departmental goals and objectives, performance standards, regulatory compliance, quality patient care requirements, and policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling and work/life balance.
• Patients seen on-site.
• Great compensation with comprehensive benefits.
• 360care completes scheduling and billing.
• Laptop for documentation.
• Support and mentorship from an Onsite Medical Director.
• Collaborative physician for NPs.
• Full office support, including care coordination for consents, pre-authorizations, patient scheduling, post-op support, and IT support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed