What are the responsibilities and job description for the house calls nurse practitioner position at Abode Care Partners?
Job Description:
A House Calls Nurse Practitioner (FNP/AGNP) provides personalized medical care to seniors and patients with complex needs in various settings, including their homes. Responsibilities include assessing medical needs, treating chronic and urgent conditions, and collaborating with healthcare professionals.
Responsibilities:
- Performs evidence-based medical care by planning, directing, and evaluating patient medical needs.
- Examines and treats chronic and urgent episodic illnesses, minor injuries, accidents, and other injuries or illnesses.
- Orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic testing as needed.
- Collaborates with caregivers and other healthcare professionals in providing interdisciplinary care and maintaining a comprehensive plan of care.
- Provides referrals to other healthcare practitioners when necessary.
- Ensures patient medical records are kept up to date.
Qualifications:
- Active state Nurse Practitioners license.
- Current Nurse Practitioner National Board Certification.
- Active state DEA licensure.
- Master's degree in Nursing (MSN).
- Five or more years of nursing experience; at least two years of nurse practitioner experience preferred.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills – verbal and written.
- Excellent time management skills with accountability for practitioner's daily workflow.
- Proficiency in medical instruments and equipment.
- Strong knowledge base of HIPAA and OSHA regulations.
- Demonstrated proficiency in computer-based data management programs, electronic medical record (EMR) systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Licensed driver with valid automobile insurance.
- Ability to engage in moderate physical activity, such as handling objects up to 25 lbs., standing or walking for more than four hours per day, etc.
