Field Family Nurse Practitioner (Hartford, CT)

Home Health Focus; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive medical assessments and care in home and community settings. This role involves working with diverse patient populations, addressing both chronic and acute health issues while ensuring that patients receive personalized care plans. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in family health and be proficient in electronic medical records. Join a forward-thinking organization that values community health and offers competitive benefits, making a real impact in the lives of patients every day.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in family health from an accredited nursing program required.
• 3-5 years of experience as a Registered Nurse or Nurse Practitioner preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide general medical care and coordinate care for various patient groups.
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations to identify care gaps and perform preventative assessments.
• Document care accurately and timely in electronic medical records.

Skills

Proficiency with Word

Proficiency with Excel

Electronic Medical Records

Fluency in additional languages

Education

Master's degree in family health

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 care in environments where patients feel most comfortable, including 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 diagnostic tests, formulating treatment plans, consulting specialists as needed, and documenting all care appropriately.

Job Duties

1. Provide general medical care and coordinate care for various patient groups, including adults, women, children, and seniors.
2. Conduct comprehensive evaluations, including history-taking and physical exams, to identify care gaps and perform preventative assessments.
3. Address both chronic and acute health issues, assessing medical urgency.
4. Establish and document accurate medical diagnoses.
5. Seek specialist consultations when appropriate.
6. Order and interpret relevant diagnostic tests, working efficiently within resource-limited environments.
7. Recognize when patient needs exceed scope of practice and refer to physicians accordingly.
8. Create and implement individualized care plans.
9. Schedule patient visits as needed.
10. Coordinate post-discharge care to reduce readmissions and ER visits.
11. Perform face-to-face visits in various settings, including homes and facilities, and via alternative modalities when appropriate.
12. Order targeted laboratory tests for specific populations.
13. Participate in on-call duties to manage urgent results and inquiries.
14. Engage in community "Pop Up Clinics" to build relationships and address healthcare gaps.
15. Travel up to 120 miles daily within the assigned region, with potential overnight stays for extended projects.
16. Obtain and maintain cross-state licenses as required.
17. Collaborate with colleagues to develop best practices.
18. Participate actively in regional meetings.
19. Prescribe medications and perform procedures as appropriate.
20. Document care accurately and timely in electronic medical records.
21. Occasionally, 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: Proficiency with Word, Excel, and Electronic Medical Records.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

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

Preferred Education and Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience 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 with socioeconomic barriers.
• Fluency in additional languages is a plus.
• Immunization and point-of-care testing skills.

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