Wellness Nurse Practitioner - Watsonville, CA

Wellness Nurse Practitioner - Full-time

Location: Watsonville, CA

Required Qualifications:

• Current California Nurse Practitioner license.
• Extensive knowledge of medicine and anatomy.
• Current DEA licensure / Prescriptive Authority post-hire.
• Active CPR/BLS Certification.
• Bilingual required English and Spanish.
• Nurse Practitioner certification from either the ANCC or AANP.
• 2+ years of clinical experience as an NP in either Primary Care, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Gerontology, or Palliative Care.
• Home care experience.
• Working knowledge of chronic care management and various medication options.

Job Description

• Perform wellness exams and assessments for participants at their place of residence, in designated clinics, or via telehealth.
• Assess new patients by gathering information, reviewing diagnoses, and analyzing medical test results.
• Develop complete plans of care to address the needs of patients.
• Educate patients about their care plan and healthcare options and assist them in making key decisions.
• Revise care plans based on the patients progress and input from physicians and other medical providers.
• Update patient medical records after each encounter.
• Offer emotional support for patients and their families.
• Obtain and record patients' medical history and symptoms, including medicine reconciliation.
• Conduct HCC coding, verification, and risk adjustment.
• Collaborate with Primary Care providers and case managers/teams to ensure the completion of holistic patient care.
• Complete patient charts within 72 hours of patients visits.
• Abide by all HIPAA rules and regulations and maintain patients confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.

Benefits:

• Tremendous Career Growth Opportunities!
• Senior management and leadership are very well respected by the team!
• Great work environment with a family-like work culture!
• Medical, Dental and Vision + 401k + Tuition Assistance + Disability