Virtual Nurse Practitioner

Overview

This is a remote position.

A tech-enabled, multidisciplinary healthcare organization, EmpowerMe Wellness is on a mission to improve the lives of seniors. EmpowerMe enriches senior living communities nationwide through our fully integrated healthcare model, which features on-site care coordination, therapy, and pharmacy services. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, our 3,500+ team members drive positive outcomes and build healthier, happier tomorrows for older adults. To learn more, visit empowerme.com today.


We are hiring a Nurse Practitioner to over see care of residents at one of our Senior Living Communities. We're seeking a compassionate, dedicated Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about serving seniors and committed to providing high-quality, person-centered care. The ideal candidate is motivated to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others and values a collaborative, mission-driven environment.


Responsibilities

As a Nurse Practitioner you will be responsible for patient care within the community to include:

• Perform initial examinations, including physical exams and patient observations.
• Diagnose and treats physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs patients.
• Plans and implements individualized medical plans of care with respect to patient needs, reimbursement restrictions, and available resources.
• Provide education and treatment for chronic health concerns with a focus on incontinence, dementia, mobility, depression, constipation, nutritional issues, dehydration, and cognitive impairments.
• Provide restorative, preventative, and palliative care as needed for the patient.
• Employ disease prevention and treatment strategies.
• Order, administer, and interpret diagnostic tests while formulating diagnoses and providing care.
• Monitor the effectiveness of interventions including pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
• Communicate medical plan of care to community clinical leadership, patients, and responsible parties including but not limited to, medications prescribed, tests ordered and their results, and next steps.
• Educate professionals, community team members, and others outside of the community about age-related changes, safety precautions, and community resources that help seniors maintain their independence.
• Collaborate with community health care on resident changes in condition.
• Collaborate with ancillary health care services.
• Complete documentation on patient interaction and visits in a timely manner.
• Facilitate the patient's transition within and between health care settings by collaborating with community leadership, assisting with medication reconciliation, and providing assistance with necessary paperwork needed for admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Act as a liaison concerning resident health between community leaders, family members, and other healthcare providers.
• Assist the community in providing employee health needs consistent with EmpowerMe programs and services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from nationally accredited Nurse Practitioner program with full practice authority for a minimum of 5 years.
• Current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state of operation.
• Experience in senior living is preferred but not required.
• Ability and authorization to prescribe medication within the scope of the state practice act
• Sound understanding of federal and state regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
• Understanding of geriatrics and chronic illness
• Ability to develop and maintain positive customer relationships.
• Adaptability to change.
• Understanding of Advanced Illness and end of life discussions

What You'll Find at EmpowerMe

Full-Time Employees

• 401(k) with Opportunity for Matching Funds
• Full Benefits
• Voluntary Benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Identity Theft, Pet Protection)
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• HSA and FSA
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career Advancement and Cross Training Opportunities
• Recognition Programs
• Fun at work, a team you will love ,and a culture you can stand behind!

Part-Time Employees

• Voluntary Benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Identity Theft, Pet Protection)
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career Advancement and Cross Training Opportunities
• Recognition Programs
• Fun at work, a team you will love, and a culture you can stand behind!

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. An individual should possess the physical ability to lift/move 20lbs, maintain a stationary position, move freely, operate equipment, ascend/descend freely, position self to reach equipment above or below average standing height, and communicate with employees throughout the organization. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; sit; stoop; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.


This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.