Nurse Practitioner - Physician Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

At Abode Care Partners , we believe that high-quality medical care should meet patients where they are. We are seeking a compassionate, autonomous, and results-driven Nurse Practitioner to join our East Saint Louis, IL/St. Louis, MO team. In this role, you won’t just be treating symptoms; you’ll be providing personalized, comprehensive primary care to seniors and individuals with complex medical needs within the comfort of their own residences.

We’ve recently restructured our compensation to ensure our providers are rewarded for their expertise and dedication with increased annual totals . Our Performance Incentives , paid quarterly, give you the opportunity to increase your base salary through our results-driven incentive program. We offer Professional Growth with the ability to e xpand your clinical skills in a primary care setting supported by a national leader in health services. Our Comprehensive Benefits package includies medical, dental, vision, and retirement options. We offer the chance to make a Meaningful Impact by building deep, lasting relationships with patients by serving them in their home environments.

Our NPs provide primary care services to seniors and patients with complex health needs. You will conduct clinical assessments and develop personalized care plans in skilled nursing, assisted living, and independent living communities . You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless care transitions and improved patient outcomes as well as manage chronic conditions and acute visits with a focus on preventative health.

Responsibilities

• Performs evidence-based medical care by planning, directing, and evaluating patient medical needs
• Examines and treats chronic and urgent episodic illnesses, minor injuries, accidents, and other injuries or illnesses
• Orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic testing as needed
• Collaborates with caregivers and other healthcare professionals in providing interdisciplinary care and maintaining a comprehensive plan of care
• Provides referrals to other healthcare practitioners when necessary
• Ensures patient medical records are kept up to date

Qualifications

• Active state Nurse Practitioners license
• Current Nurse Practitioner National Board Certification
• Active state DEA licensure
• Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN)
• Five or more years of nursing experience; at least two years of nurse practitioner experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal communication skills – verbal and written
• Excellent time management skills with accountability for practitioner’s daily workflow
• Proficiency in medical instruments and equipment
• Strong knowledge base of HIPAA and OSHA regulations
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer-based data management programs, electronic medical record (EMR) systems, and Microsoft Office applications
• Licensed driver with valid automobile insurance
• Ability to engage in moderate physical activity, such as handling objects up to 25 lbs., standing or walking for more than four hours per day, etc.