What are the responsibilities and job description for the house calls nurse practitioner position at Abode Care Partners?
As a Hospital Care Nurse Practitioner, you will provide compassionate, evidence-based medical care to patients with complex needs in their own living environments. This role requires performing evaluations and treatments for chronic and urgent illnesses, collaborating with other healthcare professionals, and ensuring accurate patient records.
Job Description
This is a unique opportunity to join Abode Care Partners as a Nurse Practitioner and play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for those you serve.
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.
About Our Line of Business
Abode Care Partners is a leading provider of integrated medical services caring for individuals from post hospitalization to home in various settings ranging from skilled nursing facilities, assisted living, independent living, group homes, and private homes.
Comprehensive Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Weekdays and daytime shifts only
- Mileage reimbursement for certain roles and delegated activities
- Flexible schedule
- Employee referral program
- Professional licensure reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement on specific programs
- Paid time off
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Medical, dental and vision
- Life insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee discounts
- CME paid time off for SNF-based providers and CME cost reimbursement program
Some benefits may be pro-rated for part-time employment
