Please apply on line for this position here: https://signature-careers.com
The Nurse Practitioner will practice independently and collaboratively to provide both acute and chronic care in facilities, residential care and home settings. The Nurse Practitioner will assess, educate, diagnose, treat and refer as indicated. The Nurse Practitioner's practice will meet evidence-based guidelines and practice service, productivity and teamwork in alignment with Signature Health care at home.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop caseload based on referrals from clinical staff, community and attending physicians.
Manage a complex caseload of patients, rounding on patients as medically necessary
Participate in Risk and Quality Management programs, clinical meetings and other meetings as required
Perform in-depth health risk assessments on all referred patients
Collaborate with clinical team, including the attending physicians, to develop care plans
Review past medical history
Perform appropriate medical screening
Order and interpret diagnostic results
Diagnose and treat
Evaluate caseload care plans and adjust treatment as indicated
Provide prescriptions
Participate in all mandatory compliance and other training programs
Seek guidance for compliance related concerns and adheres to all applicable laws, regulations and company policies and procedures
Maintain positive relationships and rapport with coworkers, residents, family members and facility personnel.
Manage time with the goal of providing 70-85% direct patient care
Support mission, values and goals of Signature Hospice, Home Health & Home Care
QUALIFICATIONS
Master's Degree in nursing required, along with commensurate experience and satisfactory completion of NP licensure
Current RN and NP licensure in the State of practice
Minimum one year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner in geriatric, adult or family practice.
CPR Certification
Knowledge of state and federal regulations with extensive knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid in practicing state
Demonstrated record of consistently achieving clinical performance metrics in current role.
Demonstrated ability to diagnose, treat and document acute and chronic conditions.
Proven ability to perform comprehensive adult/geriatric physical exam.
Demonstrated ability to recognize conditions, characteristics and behaviors that place seniors at risk.
Proven ability to pursue feedback, continuing education and professional development.
Must be a problem solver and have exceptional oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills to maintain accurate records and meet deadlines.
Position requires valid driver's license and adequate automobile insurance to travel to assigned facilities in region.
Please apply on line for this position here:https://signature-careers.com
Or contact:
Lee Whitlock
Director of Talent Acquisition Signature Healthcare At Home E: Lee.whitlock@sighch.com P: 971-224-2512 C: 503-329-2802
Signature Healthcare at Home is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.
