FT Nurse Practitioner

Provider Partners; Corydon (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Institutional Special Needs Plan (ISNP) Nurse Practitioner is responsible for coordinated and comprehensive care of PPHP members at designated skilled nursing facilities. The NP works with the member's primary care physician to deliver exceptional health care and serves as the medical liaison to the interdisciplinary staff.

As a key member of the clinical team, the NP provides preventive care, diagnoses acute and chronic illnesses, orders tests, prescribes medications, and establishes a plan

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as a Nurse Practitioner (Acute, Adult/Gerontological or Family) in the state.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical care experience.
• Strong knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and I-SNP regulations.
• Ability to work autonomously with strong problem-solving skills.
• Experience with case management and transitions of care.

Responsibilities

• Provides coordinated and comprehensive care for PPHP members at skilled nursing facilities.
• Collaborates with the member's PCP to create and implement a plan of care.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests, prescribes medications, and refers to specialists as needed.
• Manages transitions of care and communicates with care teams and families.

Skills

Autonomy

Clinical competence

Evidence-based practice

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Case management experience

EHR/EMR proficiency

Teaching skills

Patient-centered care

Education

Nurse Practitioner degree

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Case management experience preferred

Job Summary:

The Institutional Special Needs Plan (ISNP) Nurse Practitioner is responsible for coordinated and comprehensive care of Provider Partner Health Plan (PPHP) members at designated skilled nursing facilities. The Nurse Practitioner works in collaboration with the member’s primary care physician to deliver exception health care. The nurse practitioner is the medical liaison to the interdisciplinary staff and allied health providers and communicates effectively to assure seamless delivery of services. As a key member of the clinical team in the skilled nursing facility, the Nurse Practitioner provides preventive care, diagnoses both acute and chronic illnesses, orders and interprets diagnostic tests, prescribes medications, refers to specialists as appropriate, establishes a plan of care with short-term and long-term goals, and is a resource to members, families, and staff.

Essential Responsibilities

• Demonstrates both autonomy and proficiency in performance of comprehensive health

• Collaborates with member’s primary care physician to create a care plan focused on

• Adheres to Provider Partners Health Plan standards of documentation and

• Observes the scope of practice in the state in which he or she is licensed and working in.
• Communicates with physicians and family members during transitions of care.
• Effectively communicates with all members of the care team and facilitates a medically

appropriate and effective plan of care to avoid unnecessary duplication of testing, and fragmentation of care.

Required Proficiencies

• Clinical competence and understanding of evidenced-based practice.
• Proficient in computer skills- confidence in learning and using unfamiliar computer

programs and electronic devices. Ability to export data, create reports and relay results.

• Strong commitment to the care of the elderly and the needs of their families
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Admirable teaching skills
• Strong customer service orientation
• Minimum of 3 years clinical care experience.
• Skilled Nursing Facility/Long Term Care experience preferred.
• Case management experience preferred
• Knowledge of current standard medical practices and experience with

Medicare/Medicaid.

• Detailed knowledge of I-SNP MOC and I-SNP population.
• Proficiency in nursing/medical databases and Microsoft programs.
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• This role requires independent thinking, autonomy and ability to problem solve and

make decisions.

LICENSURE, CREDENTIALING AND CERTIFICATION

• Currently licensed as an Acute, Adult/Gerontological or Family Nurse Practitioner in the

state of practice.

• Meets the Provider Partner Health Plan credentialing requirements.
• Holds or is eligible for DEA licensure and CDS licensure (if required in the state of

practice)

• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
• Current unrestricted RN license for the state in which the Nurse Practitioner is practicing.
• Valid driver’s license and car insurance with reliable transportation