FT Nurse Practitioner- SNF/ALF

Provider Partners; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 105,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Provider Partners Health Plan is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to oversee coordinated care for PPHP members in designated skilled nursing facilities. You will collaborate with primary care physicians to develop and implement an individual plan of care.

You will serve as medical liaison to the interdisciplinary team, perform preventive care, diagnose acute and chronic conditions, order tests, prescribe medications, and guide transitions of care in accordance with state licensure and PPHP standards.

Qualifications

• Licensed NP with appropriate specialty for state practice.
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and PPHP credentialing requirements.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and data reporting.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills for elderly care.
• Experience in case management and long-term care settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous, comprehensive health care within scope of practice.
• Collaborate with PCP to develop and implement care plans.
• Adhere to documentation standards and PPHP policies.
• Coordinate transitions of care with physicians, families, and care teams.
• Explain treatment plans and educate patients and families as needed.

Skills

Clinical competence

Computer proficiency

Data export & reporting

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Case management

Geriatric care

3+ years clinical care

Medicare/Medicaid knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Nurse Practitioner license (Acute/Adult-Gerontological or Family)

DEA licensure

CDS licensure (where required)

BLS certification

RN license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Nursing databases

EMR/EHR systems

Data reporting tools

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