Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or Physicians Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Primary Care NP/PA Needed in the Kinston area - Flexibility - Admin Support - Weekday Schedule!

Work for an organization that is passionate about quality care and providing a thoughtful approach to improving the lives of the geriatric community. Our clinicians provide onsite primary care services to residents in skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities.

Benefits of working with LifeSource:

• LifeSource provides the billing, administrative and clinical support team that empowers our Clinicians to focus on patient care
• Clinician health insurance coverage including Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, Short Term Disability and Life Insurance(even for part time!)
• Full time and part time opportunities available throughout North Carolina and South Carolina
• Flexible scheduling to promote a positive work - life balance!
• Minimal patient no shows!
• Clinical autonomy
• Making a difference in the lives of the local geriatric population.
• Access to an established clinical support network.
• Digital platform for our Electronic Health Records system
• LifeSource manages Clinician credentialing on insurance billing panels.

I would recommend this company to my best friend and have! I love the high level of commitment that exists throughout the organization. Clinicians are valued and provided for with services and support that can’t be matched.”

– Arlene Gallan, PhD. North Carolina LifeSource Clinician

Clinician Testimonial(s) w/ video: -lifesource.lasso

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Conduct primary care evaluations to determine individual patient’s needs for primary care services for patients who have valid consent and authorization for service. Consultations with the Medical Director or “other” medical providers when necessary.

2. Administer patient medication reviews as needed. Provide written documentation of findings, which must immediately be given to the site contact person for inclusion in the patient's records at the contract site.

3. Provide services in accordance with LifeSource site-specific protocols.

4. Upload documentation and billing records at the end of each day to the LifeSource EMR system and perform any other required end of day tasks as outlined in the Clinical Services Manual.

5. Establish and maintain open and positive communications with contract site staff, physicians ordering services and interested parties legally authorized to discuss care. Provide verbal and/or written instruction or feedback regarding medications and other pertinent caregiver information.

6. Be knowledgeable of and adhere to LifeSource standards, policies and procedures as indicated in the Clinical Services Manual. Be aware of and adhere to all legal and regulatory agencies' rules and guidelines and professional ethical standards.

7. Conduct self in a professional manner at all times.

8. Perform other duties and activities as appropriate and/or assigned by LifeSource Management.

9. Attend ongoing training to support certifications, licensures that are appropriate to the position.

10. Maintain patient confidentiality.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Masters degree in Nursing/Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited educational institution and a current and valid license to practice in North Carolina. All other certifications necessary to perform one's duties must be current and valid, required.
• Have an active Federal DEA or ability to process one
• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices and regulations to give and evaluate patient care.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations of bodies governing health care.
• Knowledge of organization’s policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish/maintain a safe work environment.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Skill in gathering and analyzing physiological, socioeconomic and emotional patient data.
• Skill in accurately evaluating patient problems and providing appropriate advice, intervention or referral.
• Skill in documenting clinical services
• Skill in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment and discretion.

ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medial staff and the public.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medial staff and the public.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all members of the health care team.
• Ability to make responsible decisions within the scope of a dependent medical practitioner.
• Ability to evaluate and make recommendations for continuous quality improvement.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

Requires walking, sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment. Lifting and carrying. Requires working under stress

#Nurse Practitioner #Internal Medicine #Family Medicine #Physician Assistant #Geriatrics #Skilled Nursing Facilities #Assisted Living #Long Term Care #Primary Care

LifeSource, Inc. is a successful, established and growing multi-specialty health services company with practices located throughout the USA. We provide primary, psychiatric, therapy and telehealth services to patients residing within rural long-term care communities. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for this sometimes-overlooked population. Please contact us if you'd be interested in working with us in a fun, friendly and supportive work environment. We're always looking for exceptional individuals to join our team.

Company Description

LifeSource, Inc. is a successful, established and growing multi-specialty health services company with practices located throughout the USA. We provide primary, psychiatric, therapy and telehealth services to patients residing within rural long-term care communities. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for this sometimes-overlooked population. Please contact us if you'd be interested in working with us in a fun, friendly and supportive work environment. We're always looking for exceptional individuals to join our team.