Nurse Practitioner, Adult and/or Gerontology

CommuniCare Health Services

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Personalized Health Partners is recruiting a Nurse Practitioner to provide high-quality primary care to residents at Wyant Woods Healthcare Center in Akron, Ohio. PHP Nurse Practitioners serve seniors and other residents in settings that may include skilled nursing facilities, assisted living and independent living communities, as well as via telehealth. This role follows a high-touch, person-centered care model focused on customer experience and satisfaction, and on reducing hospital admissions and emergency room visits.

The Nurse Practitioner diagnoses, treats and manages acute episodic and chronic illness through wellness visits, early detection of changes and timely treatment. The role collaborates with primary care providers and interdisciplinary teams in managing the assigned population, involving residents and their families in care planning, and coordinating care with other providers and specialists.

The position is based at Wyant Woods Healthcare Center, 200 Wyant Road, Akron, Ohio 44313. The schedule is first shift, Monday through Friday, with no on-call duties and no weekend or holiday coverage. Compensation is a $125,000 salary plus uncapped productivity bonuses paid quarterly.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Master of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice, or NP Certificate Program.
• National certification from AANP or ANCC.
• Active, unrestricted state license.
• Active DEA license.
• U.S. work authorization.
• At least 2 years of clinical experience as a Nurse or Nurse Practitioner in a geriatric, adult or family practice setting.
• Ability to work in a flexible environment and schedule.
• Passion for providing healthcare to senior and low-income populations.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Customer-service approach when working with teams and residents.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to prioritize competing deadlines while achieving goals.

Nice To Haves

• Training or clinical experience in geriatrics.
• At least 3 years of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Experience with coding, ICD-10 and HCC (Hierarchical Condition Categories).
• Experience or training working in a metrics- and results-driven healthcare model.
• Openness to professional development through training, obtaining certifications if necessary, and attending team meetings.
• Experience working in value-based care models.
• Training or experience in geriatric, assisted living and/or skilled nursing settings.
• Experience working in a collaborative healthcare setting to drive positive outcomes and achieve goals.
• Training or experience in outpatient primary care.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and manage chronic and acute conditions.
• Provide health education.
• Develop treatment plans and communicate them effectively to residents and appropriate providers, caregivers and others.
• Order and interpret appropriate laboratory and diagnostic testing, and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
• Maintain appropriate and compliant documentation in the electronic medical record software.
• Collaborate with local and regional operations and clinical leadership to achieve goals.
• Support strategic initiatives regarding value-based care.
• Provide an excellent customer experience to foster customer satisfaction and retention.
• Practice ethically and in accordance with the scope and standards of practice of the profession and board certification.
• Follow state and federal regulations, guidelines and laws.
• Collaborate with primary care providers and the facility's interdisciplinary care team.
• Coordinate care with other providers and specialists, including telemedicine providers.
• Complete required monthly, quarterly and annual regulatory visits, as well as acute visits as needed.
• Participate in family conferences and provide advanced care planning and education when needed.
• Address pharmacy recommendations and pharmacist communications regarding residents.
• Be present in assigned facilities during work hours to ensure adequate face-to-face coverage for resident care and facility needs.

Benefits

• Competitive wages and PTO plans.
• Benefit options for full-time employees include life and disability plans and medical, dental and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• $125,000 salary plus uncapped productivity bonuses paid quarterly.

What This Job Offers

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