FT Nurse Practitioner- SNF/ALF Eagle Pass

Provider Partners; Eagle Pass (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Provider Partners is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to coordinate care for Health Plan members in skilled nursing facilities. This role involves collaborating with primary care physicians and delivering comprehensive health care, including preventive care and chronic illness management.

Ideal candidates should possess a current Nurse Practitioner license, have at least 3 years of clinical experience, and be proficient in evidence-based practices. Strong communication skills and a commitment to elderly care are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years clinical care experience.
• Skilled Nursing Facility/Long Term Care experience preferred.
• Knowledge of current standard medical practices and experience with Medicare/Medicaid.

Responsibilities

• Performing comprehensive health assessments autonomously.
• Collaborate with primary care physicians to create care plans.
• Communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Clinical competence and understanding of evidence-based practice

Strong customer service orientation

Good organizational skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Currently licensed as a Nurse Practitioner

Basic Cardiac Life Support certification

Tools

Medical databases and Microsoft programs

Job description

Overview

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 collaborates with the member’s primary care physician to deliver exceptional 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 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 serves as a resource to members, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates autonomy and proficiency in performing comprehensive health assessments.
• Collaborates with the member’s primary care physician to create a care plan focused on prevention, early detection, and timely intervention.
• Adheres to Provider Partners Health Plan standards of documentation and communication as directed by the PPHP Model of Care.
• Observes the scope of practice in the state in which the NP is licensed and working.
• 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 evidence-based practice.
• Proficient in computer skills; confident 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 PPHP 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.