CommuniCare Family of Companies is Hiring a Travel Nurse Practitioner, Adult and/or Gerontology Near Morgantown, WV
Travel Nurse Practitioner PHP Nurse Practitioners have a passion for caring for seniors and other residents in a variety of healthcare settings that can include, but are not limited to, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living, and independent living communities. They deliver quality care in a high touch, person-centered care model and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure that all residents receive the right care, at the right time. Job Summary: The Personalized Health Partners (PHP) Travel NP is a full-time travel provider who covers primary care NP leaves and vacancies at assigned sites across the PHP service area, working under the direction of leadership in each region. The PHP Travel NP manages acute episodic and chronic illness through wellness visits, early detection of change, and timely treatment. The Travel NP collaborates with PCPs and interdisciplinary teams in the medical management of their assigned population and involves the residents and their families in developing plans of care. The Travel NP ensures continuity of care to vulnerable populations, practices to reduce ER visits and hospital admissions, and focuses on customer experience and satisfaction. The PHP Travel NP position may require extended overnight travel in any PHP service area-OH, IN, WV, MO, MD, VA, PA. Travel expenses will be covered by PHP. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Duties of all PHP Nurse Practitioners
Assess, diagnose, and manage chronic and acute conditions
Provide health education
Develop treatment plans and verbalize those to residents and other appropriate providers and caregivers, effectively
Order and interpret appropriate lab and diagnostic testing, and adjust treatment plans accordingly
Maintain appropriate and compliant documentation within our EMR (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 high customer satisfaction/retention
Practice ethically and in accordance with the Scope and Standards of Practice of their profession and Board Certification.
Follow all state and federal regulations, guidelines, and laws
Additional duties of facility-based NPs
Collaborate with PCP and interdisciplinary care team at facility
Assist with care coordination with other providers and specialists including telemedicine providers
Complete all regulatory required monthly, quarterly, and/or annual visits and acute visits as needed
Participation in family conferences and provide advanced care planning and education when needed
Address any pharmacy recommendations or pharmacist communications regarding residents
Providers are expected to be present in assigned facilities during work hours to ensure that facilities have adequate face-to-face coverage to meet resident care and facility needs.
EDUCATION and QUALIFICATION: Required:
Master of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice, or NP Certificate Program graduate
National certification of AANP or ANCC
Active, unrestricted state license
Active DEA license
US work authorization
2 years clinical experience as Nurse Practitioner in geriatric, adult or family practice setting
Ability to work in a flexible environment and schedule
Passionate about providing healthcare to the senior and low-income populations
Preferred Qualifications:
Training or clinical experience in geriatrics
3 years clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner
Experience with coding, ICD-10 and HCC (Hierarchical Condition Categories)
Experience or training working in a metrics, results driven healthcare model
Be open 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 setting
Experience working in a collaborative healthcare setting to drive positive outcomes and achieve goals
Training or experience in outpatient primary care setting
JOB SKILLS
Must have strong oral and written communication skills
Must be detail oriented with an ability to work well both independently and in a team setting
Exhibit a customer service approach with teams and residents
Strong time management skills required. Must be able to prioritize and adhere to competing deadlines while achieving goals