Nurse Practitioner PRN (Telehealth in CA- Need active Medi-Cal) Must be located in Bullhead City, Arizona

HarmonyCares•Bullhead City, AZ

About The Position

HarmonyCares is a national value-based provider of in-home primary care for people with complex healthcare needs. The Nurse Practitioner delivers annual risk assessments in residential settings or by telehealth, within the scope of practice and as delegated by the Collaborative Physician. This PRN role is for telehealth in California and requires an active Medi-Cal enrollment; the position must be based in Bullhead City, Arizona. The Nurse Practitioner assesses patients’ active and chronic conditions and their physical, mental, and social needs; takes histories; performs examinations; determines diagnoses; and documents visits in accordance with NCQA standards. The role also involves coordinating with patients, caregivers, primary care providers, agency nurses, other providers, and vendors. Work is carried out in varied patient home and residential environments, with travel by car or van as needed.

Requirements

Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license to practice in the coverage states.
Board certification through ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA.
Active BLS certification.
Current enrollment in Medicare/Medicaid.
Valid, unencumbered driver's license and good driving record.
Outstanding EHR skills.
Must be located in Bullhead City, Arizona; the role involves California telehealth and requires active Medi-Cal.
Ability to adapt to differing weather conditions and patients’ home or residential environments.
Full range of body motion, including handling and lifting patients; manual and finger dexterity; eye-hand coordination; normal visual acuity and hearing; and ability to stand, bend, walk, and climb stairs.
Ability to regularly lift or carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to ride in an automobile or van for up to 150 miles daily in urban or rural settings and to drive when necessary.

Nice To Haves

Geriatric training or experience.
Skill in teamwork and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive in-home health risk assessments to identify active and chronic conditions and assess physical, mental, and social needs.
Take patient histories, perform examinations, and determine diagnoses.
Document patient visits in writing in accordance with NCQA standards.
Take patient vital signs as necessary.
Place case management referrals and communicate with primary care providers as necessary.
Communicate with patients, caregivers, agency nurses, other providers, and vendors to support proper diagnosis.
Perform clinical duties while observing OSHA Universal Precautions.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Attend required meetings and in-services and participate in committees as requested.
Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional licenses and affiliations.
Perform other job-related assignments as requested.