What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Care Professional - Home and Community Setting position at Abode Care Partners?
We are seeking a compassionate Medical Care Professional to join our team of healthcare professionals who provide high-quality medical care to seniors and patients with complex needs.
About the Role:
As a Medical Care Professional at Abode Care Partners, you will evaluate patient medical needs, treat chronic illnesses, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care in home and community settings. Your responsibilities will include planning, directing, and evaluating patient medical needs, examining and treating chronic and urgent episodic illnesses, minor injuries, accidents, and other injuries or illnesses, ordering and interpreting laboratory and diagnostic testing as needed, collaborating with caregivers and other healthcare professionals in providing interdisciplinary care and maintaining a comprehensive plan of care, and providing referrals to other healthcare practitioners when necessary.
Key Responsibilities:
- Evaluate patient medical needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Treat chronic illnesses, minor injuries, accidents, and other injuries or illnesses in a home and community setting.
- Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic testing as needed to inform patient care decisions.
- Collaborate with caregivers and other healthcare professionals to provide interdisciplinary care and maintain a comprehensive plan of care.
- Provide referrals to other healthcare practitioners when necessary.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- 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 Abode Care Partners:
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.
We bring quality medical care to seniors, people with complex conditions, special needs, and individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities while increasing quality of life and safeguarding the dignity of those we serve.
