Role Description
The Nurse Practitioner delivers annual risk assessment in a residential setting or telehealth, within the scope of practice for a Nurse Practitioner, as delegated by the Collaborative Physician.
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Conduct comprehensive in-home health risk assessments to identify all active and chronic disease conditions, as well as determine all physical, mental, and social needs present at the time of the visit.
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Takes history, examines, determines diagnoses.
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Provides written documentation of patient visit, per NCQA standards.
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Takes patient vital signs, as necessary.
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Places case management referrals and communicates with PCP as necessary.
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Communicates with patients, caregivers, agency nurses, other providers and vendors as necessary to assure proper diagnosis.
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Performs all clinical duties while observing OSHA Universal Precautions.
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Maintains patient confidentiality.
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Attends required meetings and in-services and participates in committees, as requested.
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Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional licenses and affiliations.
In this role you may work with:
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Teammates
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Physicians
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Medical Staff
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Patients
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Caregivers
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Agency Nurses
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Providers
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Vendors
Qualifications
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Active/unrestricted nurse practitioner license to practice in coverage states.
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Board certification in one of the following: American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
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Active BLS Certification.
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Current enrollment in Medicare/Medicaid.
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Must maintain a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
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Outstanding EHR skills.
Requirements
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Geriatric training/experience (preferred).
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Skill in teamwork and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public (preferred).
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Adaptability to differing weather conditions and patients’ home/residential environments.
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Full range of body motion including handling/lifting patients.
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Manual and finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination, normal visual acuity, normal hearing, standing, bending, walking and stair climbing.
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Regular lifting/carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds.
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Ability to ride in automobile or van up to 150 miles daily in urban and/or rural settings.
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Ability to drive, if necessary.
Benefits
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Accountable Care Organization.
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401K Retirement Plan.
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Paid Orientation and Training.
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Established in 11 states.
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A+ rated malpractice coverage with tail coverage.
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No holidays, no hospital rounds.
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More details about the benefits we offer can be found at
https://careers.harmonycares.com/benefits
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