Field Family Nurse Practitioner (Bridgeport, CT)

ClickJobs.io; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 88,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Field Family Nurse Practitioner to deliver primary care services in home and community settings. This role focuses on comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, and community engagement through 'Pop Up Clinics'. Ideal candidates have a Master's degree in family health and relevant experience in home health or community health.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in home health, community health, or public health.
• Experience managing chronic conditions in home health settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide general medical care and coordinate care for various patient groups.
• Perform evaluations to identify care gaps and preventive needs.
• Develop and implement medical care plans.

Skills

Proficiency with Word

Proficiency with Excel

Electronic medical records

Education

Master's degree in family health

Job description

Field Family Nurse Practitioner (Bridgeport, CT)

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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 and receptive, including homes, nursing facilities, and 'pop-up' clinics.

Job Description

The Nurse Practitioner will work primarily 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 assessments, ordering tests, formulating treatment plans, consulting specialists, and documenting care.

Job Duties

• Provide general medical care and coordinate care for various patient groups.
• Perform evaluations, including history and physical exams, to identify care gaps and preventive needs.
• Address chronic and acute complaints, assessing medical urgency.
• Establish diagnoses and seek specialist consultations when needed.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests judiciously within resource constraints.
• Recognize when patient needs exceed scope and require physician oversight.
• Develop and implement medical care plans.
• Schedule patient visits and coordinate post-discharge care to reduce hospital readmissions and ER visits.
• Conduct face-to-face visits in various settings, including home and community locations, and via alternate modalities as appropriate.
• Order laboratory tests targeting specific populations.
• Participate in community-based 'Pop Up Clinics' to build community relationships and address healthcare gaps.
• Drive up to 120 miles daily within the region, with potential overnight stays for extended projects.
• Obtain and maintain cross-state licensing as needed.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve work efficiency and participate in regional meetings.
• Prescribe medications and perform procedures as appropriate.
• Document care timely in electronic medical records.
• May need to walk stairs with equipment occasionally.

Job Qualifications

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

Required Experience/Skills: Proficiency with Word, Excel, and electronic medical records.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in home health, community health, or public health.
• Experience managing chronic conditions in home health settings.
• Experience with underserved populations.
• Additional language skills and immunization/testing skills are a plus.

Interested employees should apply via the intranet. Molina Healthcare offers competitive benefits. The pay range is $88,453 - $188,164 annually, depending on factors like location and experience.

Additional Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Healthcare Provider

Industries: Human Resources Services