What are the responsibilities and job description for the nurse practitioner position at Abode Care Partners?
Job Summary
We are seeking a compassionate licensed nurse practitioner to join our team at Abode Care Partners. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will have the opportunity to grow your medical skills while providing personalized care to seniors and patients with complex needs in their residential settings.
With a focus on evidence-based medical care, you will plan, direct, and evaluate patient medical needs, examining and treating chronic and urgent episodic illnesses, minor injuries, accidents, and other injuries or illnesses. You will also order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic testing as needed, collaborate with caregivers and other healthcare professionals, and provide referrals to other healthcare practitioners when necessary.
Responsibilities
- Perform evidence-based medical care by planning, directing, and evaluating patient medical needs.
- Examine and treat chronic and urgent episodic illnesses, minor injuries, accidents, and other injuries or illnesses.
- Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic testing as needed.
- Collaborate with caregivers and other healthcare professionals in providing interdisciplinary care and maintaining a comprehensive plan of care.
- Provide referrals to other healthcare practitioners when necessary.
- Ensure 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.
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.
Our Comprehensive Benefits Include:
- 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
