Nurse Practitioner, Bridging Care Provider

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The Nurse Practitioner, Bridging Care Provider (NP) acts as part of the clinical operations team and is responsible for providing direct patient care in ChenMed medical centers virtually and in the home depending on the nature of the assignment. Under the guidance of the Regional Chief Clinical Officer, the NP will train new PCPs and provide bridging care to patients. The responsibilities include but are not limited to: geriatric assessment, medical history, physical exam, diagnosis and treatment, health education, physician referrals, case management referrals, follow-up, and clear documentation according to ChenMed standards for quality, service, productivity and teamwork. It also includes participation in clinical rounds and conferences plus in-depth documentation through written progress notes and summaries.

The Nurse Practitioner must demonstrate the ability to function both independently and in collaboration with other health care professionals. Consults with the manager, physician, and medical director to ensure compliance with guidelines. This position may require participation in risk and quality management programs, clinical meetings and other meetings.

The Nurse Practitioner will adhere to strict departmental goals/objectives, standards of performance, regulatory compliance, quality patient care compliance, and policies and procedures.

Functions independently as a certified nurse practitioner for a patient population in collaboration and consultation with a licensed physician. Practices in accordance with a written or electronic practice agreement.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In collaboration with the Regional Chief Clinical Officer (RCCO), train new PCPs in a market on using our technology/ EMR

• In collaboration with the Regional Chief Clinical Officer (RCCO), provide bridging care in centers that are understaffed with providers or need clinical coverage by seeing patients in clinic or virtually, addressing workflow items and returning patient phone calls

• Independently assesses acute and non-acute clinical problems. Performs and documents physical assessments and patient histories, analyzes trends in patient conditions, and develops, documents and implements a patient management plan in response to the data obtained. This also includes assisting in the development of the nursing plan of care in addition to providing appropriate patient/ family/significant other counseling and education.

• Plans patient care based on in-depth knowledge of the specific patient population and/ or protocol, anticipating and identifying physiological and/ or psychological problems commonly encountered including the consideration of the patient’s cultural background, level of understanding, personality and support systems. Serves as a patient advocate.

• Patient management includes the following:

  • Communicating with patients virtually or in a clinic

  • Ordering and interpreting appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies.

  • Ordering appropriate medication and treatments.

  • Referring patients for consultation when indicated

  • Documenting in-depth progress notes and summaries. Performing invasive procedures independently upon the completion of documented competency. 

  • Participating in patient care rounds and conferences, communicating patient management strategies to members of the patient care team; collaborating with members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that patient management strategies are successful in meeting patient care needs.

  • Recognizing situations that require the immediate attention of a physician and initiating life-saving procedures when necessary.

  • Using advanced communication skills to solve complex situations and improve processes and patient service.

Other Responsibilities may include:

• Collaborating with other multidisciplinary team members to analyze and evaluate current systems of health care delivery to identify and implement new practice patterns as appropriate.

• Participating in outside activities that enhance personal and professional growth and development.

• Prescribing medication to patients based on regulations by the state of practice.

• Other duties as assigned and modified at the manager’s discretion

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Competencies for Success

• Availability and Accessibility for patients to build trust from their patients. It is expected that PCP’s will make themselves as available to their patients as possible by being open and available for walk-in visits and answering phone calls and messages in a timely manner.
• Service Orientation — PCP’s provide care that they would want for a family member or for themselves to each patient at every interaction.
• Evidence Based Medicine — The PCP remains updated on evidence-based medicine, but also recognizes that factors outside of traditional medicine, like lifestyle and nutrition, have a large impact on patient health outcomes. The PCP stays up to date on clinical, nutritional, and lifestyle-based interventions to improve outcomes.
• Physician Leadership is integral to good healthcare, so the PCP must be willing to continuously work to develop and improve leadership skills for the benefit of one’s patients, their team, their center and the company .
• Quality — Our patients deserve the highest quality of care. This requires a willingness to work with the care teams towards achieving high quality outcomes and quality measures. At the same time, PCPs will always be looking for ways to continuously and systematically improve their practice of medicine and the operations of their center.
• Influence — PCP’s must competently and compassionately influence their patients, their teams, and themselves to achieve the best outcomes.
• Self-Care — A PCP can take the best care for their patients when they are adequately caring for themselves. That means physically, mentally, socially and spiritually. Physician wellness is important for sustainability and promoting the health of physicians, staff, and patients.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, plus a variety of other word-processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail and presentation software as used in the company
• Ability and willingness to travel locally as needed in their market, if applicable, nationally for initial training (2 weeks) and then occasionally regionally and nationally for recruiting or training purposes.
• Fluency in English, verbal and written. There may be jobs in some centers that require fluency in other languages, and this will be made known at the time of application.
• This job requires use and exercise of independent judgment
• Flexible to work evening, weekends and/or holidays as needed

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE CRITERIA:

• Nurse Practitioner License

• Must be able to obtain a State License or already have a current, active State Medical License for the state(s) in which he/she will be working

• Board certification

• Must have a current DEA number for schedule II-V controlled substances

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AMA) or American Red Cross required w/in first 90 days of employment. 

PAY RANGE:

$111,140 - $158,771 Salary

The posted pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for this position. Final compensation will depend on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, geographic location, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for a bonuses or commissions.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

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We’re ChenMed and we’re transforming healthcare for seniors and changing America’s healthcare for the better. Family-owned and physician-led, our unique approach allows us to improve the health and well-being of the populations we serve. We’re growing rapidly as we seek to rescue more and more seniors from inadequate health care.

ChenMed is changing lives for the people we serve and the people we hire. With great compensation, comprehensive benefits, career development and advancement opportunities and so much more, our employees enjoy great work-life balance and opportunities to grow. Join our team who make a difference in people’s lives every single day.

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