Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Overview We are building a team of deeply passionate problem-solvers who are courageous enough to take on one of the country's most challenging healthcare problems. Those who are up for the task will be rewarded with deeply mission-oriented workdays, mentorship from a similarly motivated team, and a voice at the table in the earliest stages of business building. The licensed Nurse Practitioner who leads the medical aspects of team-based care for individuals with serious mental illness that we serve. This position is responsible for documenting and supporting the medical needs of the individual, by performing a whole-person clinical assessment to identify and remediate care gaps. On an ongoing basis, this position will support care coordination among the individual's medical and behavioral health providers, making referrals as appropriate, as well as provide clinical support to Guides (peers) and Community Resources Guides (social workers).

Job Type: On Site Company: First Hand Location: Richmond, VA 23173 Job Type: Full Time (40 hrs/week) Shift Schedule: M-F (possible occasional consultative calls on weekends)

You will:

• Perform a whole-person clinical assessment, including:
• Gathering information from outside sources (especially other care providers)
• Assessing both behavioral and physical health conditions through a thorough history and physical examination
• Capturing conditions not yet diagnosed, including by ordering additional studies as indicated
• Organizing the information in a manner that supports successful disability applications (if appropriate)
• Conducting visits in the field or in an individual's home when needed
• Making individualized recommendations and/or referrals for programs/care provided by firsthand or outside providers, based on the assessed need.
• Lead the medical component of the team-based care provided, including:
• Training and advising firsthand Guides and Community Resources Guides on clinical issues and treatments
• Supporting Guide Team on care coordination
• Leading care management-Identifying actionable care gaps
• Performing medication reconciliation post-discharge and as needed
• Communicating and coordinating with individuals' care providers, primarily at CMHCs, FQHCs, and hospitals

Required Resume Format Candidate Contact Info Objective Licenses, Certs, etc. Education Work History (Chronologically w/ Most Recent First) *Resumes not in this format will not be considered*

Applicants Must Have Career Highlights In Resume:

• Master's degree or higher
• 3+ years of experience in ANY of the following: Primary Care and/or Value Based Care
• Valid Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in the state of Virginia (VA)
• Must be okay visiting patients in their homes, since Home visits are a major component of this position.
• Preferred HCC Coding experience

You Will Be A Good Fit If You Have:

• Empathy, compassion, and approach ability
• Excellent listening, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Desire to help people in need and support their path to wellness
• Comfort working as part of a multidisciplinary team, and enjoying mixed roles and duties - this is a mix of direct service, teaching, and care management
• Cultural humility, knowledge of trauma informed care, and social determinants of health
• Desire to perform data driven care
• Familiarity with local providers
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and engagement skills with a population with challenges and in non-traditional work conditions
• Intermediate computer skills, familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
• Driver's license, private auto insurance, and be insurable under firsthand coverage

Benefits Company benefit design is in line with company values of compassion and empathy: A range of healthcare benefits offerings for yourself and/or your family 401(k) with employer matching program Competitive and flexible paid time off policies Choice of Mac or PC for laptop or tablet as needed. 10% Bonus Potential Incentive - At 36 months guaranteed lump sum payment of $30K plus a $10 base salary adjustment. There is a $2K allowance for continuing education and re-certification.