Nurse Practitioner Primary Care

360care • Tyrone, PA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

At 360care, the Nurse Practitioner is part of the clinical operations team and provides direct patient care in nursing homes or long-term care facilities. The role focuses on geriatric care, including assessments, medical histories, physical examinations, diagnosis and treatment, care planning, health education, referrals, case management, follow-up, and clear documentation. The Nurse Practitioner participates in clinical rounds and conferences and prepares written progress notes and summaries.

The Nurse Practitioner functions independently as a certified practitioner while collaborating and consulting with a licensed patient care team physician, and practices under a written or electronic practice agreement. The role includes assessing acute and non-acute clinical problems, documenting patient assessments and histories, analyzing trends in patient conditions, and developing and implementing patient management plans. The position requires consultation with the manager, physician, and medical director to support compliance with guidelines, as well as adherence to departmental objectives, performance standards, regulatory requirements, quality-of-care standards, and policies and procedures. Participation in risk and quality management programs and clinical or other meetings may be required.

360care handles scheduling and billing and provides a laptop for documentation, support and mentorship from an onsite Medical Director, a collaborative physician, and office support that includes care coordination for consents, pre-authorizations, scheduling, post-operative needs, and IT support. Providers are offered flexible scheduling, on-site patient visits, a focus on quality care, and compensation with comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

• Current RN licensure and Nurse Practitioner certification in the state of practice.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
• At least 2 years of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner in a primary care environment.
• 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 and empathetic manner and strong listening skills.
• Detail-oriented, with close attention to patient charts, medications, and follow-up.
• Basic computer skills and some knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Experience caring for the geriatric community is preferred.
• A current DEA number for Schedule II–V controlled substances may be required depending on the state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in nursing homes or long-term care facilities.
• Conduct geriatric assessments, obtain medical histories, perform physical examinations, and diagnose and treat patients.
• Develop nursing and patient management plans; implement plans in response to clinical data.
• Provide health education and make physician and case management referrals.
• Provide follow-up care and maintain clear documentation according to 360care quality, service, productivity, and teamwork standards.
• Participate in clinical rounds and conferences and prepare written progress notes and summaries.
• Function independently as a certified nurse practitioner while collaborating and consulting with a licensed patient care team physician under a written or electronic practice agreement.
• Assess acute and non-acute clinical problems, document physical assessments and patient histories, and analyze trends in patient conditions.
• 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.
• Participate in risk and quality management programs and clinical or other meetings as required.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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