Nurse Practitioner Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience as a nurse practitioner, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Active and unrestricted national certification from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
• Current state-issued license to practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license, reliable transportation, and adequate auto insurance for job-related travel.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Strong customer service and member-centric focus.
• Responsiveness in all forms of communication and ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations.
• Strong time-management and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to change.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in varied settings and adjust style as needed, including when working with diverse populations, personalities, and personal situations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate self-motivation.
• Ability to collaborate across a highly matrixed organization.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, applicable software programs, and electronic medical records (EMR).

Nice To Haves

• Management or leadership experience.
• Home visit or home health experience.
• Bilingual.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise nurse practitioners providing evidence-based, high-quality care through in-person and telehealth visits.
• Provide real-time training and mentoring by regularly rounding and engaging directly in patient care.
• Educate practitioners on clinical guidelines, coding, quality measures, and documentation excellence.
• Ensure patient-focused, culturally sensitive care and access to care for all members.
• Optimize clinical performance and achieve clinical and department goals, including clinical outcomes, documentation excellence, and cost-effective care.
• Perform and coordinate alternating on-call coverage to triage urgent lab results or clinical needs and develop appropriate plans of care.
• Participate in implementing new clinical projects.
• Provide direct medical care to patients across population groups, including adults, geriatric patients, pediatric patients, and women’s health patients.
• Diagnose conditions and create patient-focused care and treatment plans using evidence-based guidelines.
• Order or perform diagnostic laboratory and radiology testing, prescribe medication and durable medical equipment, and place referrals when clinically appropriate.
• Document accurately and thoroughly in electronic medical records to support continuity of care and comply with HIPAA.
• Address chronic and acute primary care complaints, assess medical urgency, and take appropriate action using evidence-based guidelines.
• Seek specialty consultation as needed.
• Participate in community initiatives, such as pop-up clinics and shelter-based work, to build relationships and address gaps in health care.
• Participate in and lead regional meetings, workshops, town halls, huddles, programs, pilots, and other initiatives.
• Facilitate ride-along member visits for new practitioners to provide training and support.
• Hire, train, develop, and manage the team; ensure accountability for team performance and department-specific goals.
• Drive regularly to varied locations within assigned regions, typically up to 120 miles per day, with possible additional mileage on extended-mileage or special-project days.
• Carry up to 50 pounds of equipment daily, using a backpack or rolling bag.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits and compensation package.