What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chronic Care Nurse Practitioner position at Zunch Staffing?
Job Overview
Join a prominent division of a leading healthcare provider as a Nurse Practitioner specializing in Chronic Care. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a premier home-based healthcare solution dedicated to improving the quality of life for patients and families dealing with chronic, complex, and life-threatening illnesses. As part of an innovative, multi-specialty practice that is experiencing substantial growth nationwide, you will be instrumental in delivering comprehensive care across the continuum of care.
Key Responsibilities
This position is designed to foster professional growth, encouraging continuous education and development, particularly in palliative care and home healthcare services. The environment promotes a culture of feedback and ongoing learning to enhance your skills and capabilities.
Company Culture And Values
The organization places a high value on a comprehensive care approach that emphasizes coordination among various healthcare providers. The culture fosters collaboration within an interdisciplinary team dedicated to understanding and meeting the needs of patients and families, ultimately aiming to reduce unnecessary healthcare costs.
Compensation And Benefits
Employment Type: Full-Time
Join a prominent division of a leading healthcare provider as a Nurse Practitioner specializing in Chronic Care. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a premier home-based healthcare solution dedicated to improving the quality of life for patients and families dealing with chronic, complex, and life-threatening illnesses. As part of an innovative, multi-specialty practice that is experiencing substantial growth nationwide, you will be instrumental in delivering comprehensive care across the continuum of care.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct home visits for patients enrolled in the Chronic Care Management Advanced Care program (ACP) and the Chronic Care Management program (CCM).
- Perform initial comprehensive evaluations and follow-up visits aimed at identifying and addressing risk factors for disease exacerbations and hospitalizations.
- Collaborate closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure a unified approach to patient care.
- Share after-hour telephone on-call responsibilities with fellow licensed providers.
- Document all clinical encounters, symptoms, and care goals in the electronic medical records (EMR) system promptly and thoroughly.
- Educate patients and their families regarding chronic medical conditions, preventive care practices, and medication adherence.
- Strong clinical assessment and analytical abilities.
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficient in electronic medical records and familiar with Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to effectively collaborate within a diverse healthcare team.
- Highly motivated self-starter with exceptional organizational skills.
- Capacity to articulate complex medical information to patients and families.
- Graduate from an Advanced Nurse Practitioner program focusing on Adult, Geriatric, or Family Nurse Practitioner.
- Prior clinical experience in palliative care, hospice, oncology, ICU, or geriatrics is preferred.
- Experience in home-based care is advantageous.
- Valid state driver’s license is required.
- Demonstrated proficiency in diagnosing, treating, and documenting acute and chronic diseases in adult patients.
This position is designed to foster professional growth, encouraging continuous education and development, particularly in palliative care and home healthcare services. The environment promotes a culture of feedback and ongoing learning to enhance your skills and capabilities.
Company Culture And Values
The organization places a high value on a comprehensive care approach that emphasizes coordination among various healthcare providers. The culture fosters collaboration within an interdisciplinary team dedicated to understanding and meeting the needs of patients and families, ultimately aiming to reduce unnecessary healthcare costs.
Compensation And Benefits
- Competitive salary range of \(115,000 to \)125,000 annually.
- Opportunities for professional development and potential certification in specialty areas.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary : $115,000 - $125,000
