What are the responsibilities and job description for the Future Opening: PRN/Full time Home Care Nurse Practitioner NP position at Allegiance Home Health Services LLC?
Accura Health is looking for a PRN/Full Time Nurse Practitioners (NP) with a valid TEXAS NP license in good standing with the State.
The position will entail working with complex post acute care patients for evaluation and follow-ups in the home. These visits will be a combination of Transitional Care (TCM) and/or House Calls.
NP will work within an assigned territory or coverage area.
Requirements
- Qualified candidates must be Nurse Practitioners with a valid Texas Nurse Practitioner license in good standing with the state
Responsibilities
- Performs routine and emergency assessments:
- Records observations, treatments, and other pertinent information.
- Communicates with Medical Director, Ordering Physician, Care team and internal office team regarding findings from the visits and any measures to alleviate symptoms.
- Provides physical and emotional care to support the patient and family in period of crisis.
- Prevents unwarranted hospitalizations by meeting patient and family needs in the home.
- Educates patient and caregiver regarding
- Orders, performs, and interprets laboratory and radiology tests within scope of professional practice.
- Prescribes medications including controlled substances to the extent delegated and licensed.
- Orders treatments and durable medical equipment as indicated.
- Performs other therapeutic or corrective measures as indicated.
- Consults with physician or designees as needed, informs primary physician of services provided and collaborate with other physicians as needed.
- Assists in all facets of care coordination
- Prepares and maintains accurate patient records, charts, and documents to support sound medical practice and reimbursement for services provided.
- Complies with applicable laws and regulations with respect to Collaborative Agreements.
- Initiates reimbursement for services rendered, provides training and continuing education for staff.
- Assists in development of clinical practice guidelines/standards in support of quality palliative care.
- Defines goals for professional growth and participates actively in professional activities and organizations.
- Engages in active and frequent self-care activities for personal and professional growth and longevity.
- Adheres to the practice of confidentiality regarding patients, families, staff and the Organization.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Supervision of nursing trainees, including graduate and advance practice nurses in field placements.
- Participation in supervision of other trainees, including medical students, residents, fellows, and social work and psychology trainees.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Amcare Pro is a full service home health care agency providing both Medical and Non-Medical care for Dallas-Ft Worth and East Texas area residents. We are a family owned agency certified by Medicare. Our services include skilled nursing, physical, occupational and speech therapy services, home health aide & social worker services. We also provide private duty or non-medical (companion/sitter) home care services.
Our home health specialties include providing therapy for orthopedic (knee/hip replacement, shoulder etc.) patients, nursing for chronic (CHF, COPD, Heart etc.) conditions as well as diabetes & wound care.
Our non-medical specialties include assisting with short term, respite and long term conditions such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Dementia, Muscular Disabilities, Quadriplegic care etc.
We also provide Supplemental Staffing to facilities.
We are a family-owned agency certified by Medicare. Our caregivers, nurses & therapists are highly trained and are required to have a minimum of 2 years of experience before they can join our team.
Helping a family member recuperate is a demanding job requiring strength, determination, time energy and optimism. As a reliable elderly home care provider, we, at Amcare Pro, understand your need for a shoulder to lean on during such trying times and provide help wherever/whenever possible.
At Amcare Pro, we are unified in the mission of providing the highest standard of care to individuals of all ages. The values of dignity, responsibility, compassion and promptness are well-embedded in each one of us and this has fostered a professional but pleasant working environment and deep commitment to our work.
At Amcare Pro, we have a very stringent screening and hiring process. Each of our employees has to complete & pass a written competency/ evaluation test. They are required to successfully pass a background check, verify employment history and provide references.
We are licensed, insured and bonded.
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