Nurse Practitioner

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner

Job Location: On-site, Medford, Oregon

Greater Good Health's mission is to address health disparities and reimagine senior healthcare. To do this, we partner to bring value-based primary care to underserved communities and work to develop innovative, value-based clinical programs – all designed exclusively for older adults and their unique healthcare needs. Grounded in our mission and core values, we are building a better, simpler healthcare experience for the patients we serve and the providers who care for them.

While providing better access to care, we understand that Nurse Practitioners need optimal work-life alignment to provide the best care for the greater good. GGH’s goal is to support the modern-day healthcare professional to live fully in both their professional and personal lives.

If this vision resonates with you, we hope you consider bringing your passion, your energy, your curiosity to Greater Good Health.

The Role:
Ideal candidates are those who thrive working with a collaborative and compassionate community of caregivers. For this position, Nurse Practitioners will manage high-risk patients in an outpatient clinic setting as well as providing in-home clinical support for patients in the community with the goal of preventing unnecessary acute care admission, providing holistic patient care, optimizing the management of the patients’ medical conditions, and providing support for clinical and psychosocial factors that contribute to the cyclical utilization of healthcare.

What will you do as Nurse Practitioner at GGH?

• Assess patients' healthcare needs and provide clinical care and consultation
• Perform an annual wellness exam for senior Medicare patients in a designated clinic or at their place of residence. Obtain and record the patient's medical history and symptoms, including medicine reconciliation
• Perform HCC coding, verification, and risk adjustment
• Coordinate continuity of care, prevention and avoidance of complications, and close clinical treatment and management under the direction of the patient’s primary healthcare provider(s) and collaboration with other referral sources
• Perform various tests and screenings
• Counsel patients with education around their discharge plan
• Execute the discharge plan and use your critical thinking skills to build an effective care plan during a critical transition period after a hospital discharge
• Supports patients and their families, and provides compassionate care
• Contribute to an interdisciplinary team (IDT) model and attend regular IDT meetings to collaborate with other healthcare professionals (social workers, case managers, and other clinicians) to ensure the holistic approach to the care plan is carried out
• Collaborate with care team to ensure completion of holistic patient care
• Ability to travel within the Medford, OR area to provide care to patients in their home based on the needs of business/market
• Expected patient volume completed per day in clinic: 10-12
• Expected patient volume completed per day in-home: 5-6
• Complete charts within 72 hours of patients’ visits; you will have access to EMR and/or portals to review charts and document notes
• Cover for other Nurse Practitioners and Care Team Members when necessary
• Maintains patients’ confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records, keeping patients’ information confidential, and abiding by all HIPAA rules and regulations

• Demonstrate the ability to execute thoroughly in a fast-paced work environment and continually build upon best-practices for efficiency
• Ability to build rapport with the aging and elderly population through effective redirection skills
• Detail-oriented and thrives in routine work
• Open to feedback from the clinical and leadership team to strive for constant improvement with coding and processes
• Comfort with technology systems, commitment to timely EMR documentation, and have a deep understanding of Medicare HCC coding and managed care
• Flexible with work schedule and work setting as needed
• Ability to travel within the 30 mile radius from Medford, OR 5 days a week to provide care to patients based on the needs of business/market

The ideal candidate is passionate about providing high-quality care and constantly striving for excellence. You get out of bed every day to do this work because continual improvement and learning makes you happy. You have experience providing care to the underserved population and are passionate about providing more access to comprehensive care. You emphasize personal connection to provide effective patient education and use a comprehensive approach to care. Most importantly, you share and embody the GGH values to every interaction ensuring that every patient is provided the opportunity to receive quality care.

Experience and qualifications

• Current Oregon Nurse Practitioner license
• 2 years of clinical experience as a NP in either Primary Care, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Gerontology or Palliative Care.
• Acute care experience with high-risk patients is a plus
• Home health experience (NP or RN) is a plus
• Nurse Practitioner certification from either the ANCC / AANP
• Working knowledge of chronic care management and various medication options
• Current DEA licensure / Prescriptive Authority post-hire
• Active CPR/BLS Certification
• Current Oregon Driver’s License

• Competitive Compensation Package: We offer a competitive compensation package to recognize your valuable contributions and ensure your financial security.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits: Take advantage of comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, to prioritize your health and well-being. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) available.
• Paid Time Off and Parental Leave: Enjoy paid holidays, vacation time, and paid parental leave to maintain a healthy work-life balance and spend quality time with your loved ones.
• 401K Program with Company Match: Plan for your future with our 401K program, featuring a company match, to help you save for retirement.
• Monthly Phone/Internet Reimbursement: Stay connected with our monthly phone and internet reimbursement, ensuring you have the tools you need to excel in your role.
• Wellness Resources: Access wellness resources, including BetterHelp, the Calm app, and Quarterly Wellness Events, to support your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
• Comprehensive Life and AD&D Coverage: Enjoy peace of mind with 100% premiums covered by GGH for Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance for full-time team members. Additionally, voluntary supplemental life insurance is offered at a discounted rate.
• Short-Term Disability Coverage: Gain additional financial security with voluntary short-term disability (STD) coverage. This benefit provides a percentage of your salary during periods of illness or injury that prevent you from working for a set period of time.
• Annual Reimbursements: Receive annual reimbursements for costs related to licensure, board certification, ALS/BLS certification, and DEA, as required for your role.
• Continuing Education Credits: Take advantage of CE credits available through the GGH Institute, approved by the AANP, to expand your knowledge and skills in your field.
• Collaborative and Supportive Community: Join our collaborative and supportive GGH Nurse Practitioner Community, with dedicated care coordinators and MD advisors, to foster professional growth and success.
• Malpractice Coverage: Rest easy knowing you're covered with malpractice insurance ensuring peace of mind as you provide

Don’t check off every box in the requirements listed above? Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that marginalized communities - such as women, LGBTQ and people of color - are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. GGH is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging – so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider applying. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings!