Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

Join the team at Universal Health, where Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants collaborate to provide exceptional patient care in post-acute care facilities within your community. If you are passionate about improving patient outcomes and seek fulfillment in your profession, we invite you to consider this rewarding opportunity. The Advanced Practice Provider role involves the proficient management and coordination of patient care within their assigned population. Universal Health is committed to providing comprehensive training, shadowing experiences, and oversight by a Medical Director to ensure our Nurse Practitioners are well-prepared and supported. We equip our Healthcare Providers with the necessary resources to meet the diverse needs of their patients.

Our Values:

• Compassion: Demonstrating genuine kindness and a desire to help others.
• Communication: Fostering open and empathetic communication.
• Collaboration: Building meaningful relationships and partnerships.
• Commitment: Ensuring high-quality outcomes for both partners and patients.
• Humility: Conducting ourselves with integrity and humility.
• Fun: Creating a familial and enjoyable atmosphere.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and deliver exceptional and appropriate patient care.
• Communicate effectively with nursing staff, collaborating physicians, and the Director of Nursing (DON) regarding patient care.
• Conduct patient rounds, contribute to daily care decisions, write orders, and facilitate scheduling of therapeutic and diagnostic tests and procedures.
• Record daily visit notes in an electronic medical record in a timely manner, with dictation services available.
• Maintain accurate records related to professional services, including attending to billing reports, claims, and correspondence.
• Provide services as requested by UHC or as required by bylaws, policies, rules, or regulations of UHC or any affiliated healthcare facility.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide empathy and compassion.
• Self-motivated, flexible, and a collaborative team player.
• Positive attitude and strong customer service orientation.
• Exceptional organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Effective time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Prioritization skills with the ability to delegate tasks when appropriate.

Education and Experience:

• One year of relevant experience preferred.
• Nursing experience in Geriatrics, Internal Medicine, ICU, Emergency Medicine, Hospitalist, or General Practice preferred.

License/Certification:

• Nurse Practitioner License (Required)
• DEA Certification (Required)