Field Family Nurse Practitioner (Bridgeport, CT)

ClickJobs.io; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Nurse Practitioner to deliver preventive primary care services in home and community settings. The role involves comprehensive assessments, care coordination, and collaboration with diverse patient populations. Ideal candidates will possess a Master's degree and relevant certifications, alongside strong computer skills.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Qualifications

• 3-5 years as a Registered Nurse or Nurse Practitioner preferred.
• Experience managing chronic conditions in home health settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide general medical care and care coordination for various patient groups.
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and address chronic and acute primary care issues.
• Participate in community 'Pop Up' clinics to address healthcare gaps.

Skills

Advanced computer skills

Proficiency in Word

Proficiency in Excel

Fluency in additional languages

Education

Master's degree in family health

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary

The Care Connections Nurse Practitioners focus on screening and preventive primary care services delivered in the home, community, and nursing facility settings. They provide needed care in environments where patients feel most comfortable, such as homes, nursing facilities, and "pop up" clinics.

The Nurse Practitioner will primarily work in non-clinical settings, providing medical care to diverse patient populations. Some programs may target specific groups, such as adults, geriatrics, pediatrics, or women’s health.

Responsibilities include performing comprehensive medical assessments, ordering tests and procedures, formulating treatment plans, consulting specialists as needed, and maintaining proper documentation.

Job Duties

1. Provide general medical care and care coordination for various patient groups, including adults, women’s health, pediatrics, and geriatrics.
2. Conduct comprehensive evaluations, including history and physical exams, to identify care gaps and perform preventive assessments.
3. Address both chronic and acute primary care issues, assessing medical urgency appropriately.
4. Establish and document accurate medical diagnoses.
5. Seek specialty consultations when appropriate.
6. Order and perform relevant diagnostic tests, using resources judiciously.
7. Recognize when patient needs exceed scope and require physician oversight.
8. Create and implement medical care plans.
9. Schedule patient visits as needed.
10. Coordinate post-discharge care to reduce hospital readmissions and ER visits.
11. Perform face-to-face visits in various settings, including home and nursing facilities, and via alternate modalities as needed.
12. Order laboratory tests targeting specific populations.
13. Provide on-call coverage for urgent lab and pharmacy inquiries, developing appropriate care plans.
14. Participate in community "Pop Up" clinics to build relationships and address healthcare gaps.
15. Travel up to 120 miles daily within the assigned region, including occasional overnight stays for special projects.
16. Obtain and maintain licenses in other states as required.
17. Collaborate with colleagues to develop best practices.
18. Participate in regional meetings.
19. Prescribe medications and perform procedures as appropriate.
20. Document care timely in electronic medical records.
21. May need to walk stairs carrying equipment up to 50 lbs.

Job Qualifications

Required Education: Master's degree in family health from an accredited nursing program.

Required Experience/Skills: Advanced computer skills, proficiency in Word, Excel, and EMR systems.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Active, unrestricted national certification (e.g., American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, ANCC).
• Current state license as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Unrestricted driver’s license.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• 3-5 years as a Registered Nurse or Nurse Practitioner, preferably in home or community health.
• Experience managing chronic conditions in home health settings.
• Experience serving underserved populations.
• Fluency in additional languages is a plus.
• Skills in immunization and point-of-care testing.

Interested Molina employees should apply through the intranet. Molina Healthcare offers competitive benefits and is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V.