Geriatric Nurse Practitioner - Remote & Field Care Leader

SHPCA SCAN Health Plan; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote/Field work

Quarterly bonus program

Wellness program

Generous PTO

11 paid holidays + floating

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SCAN Health Plan seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our patient-facing team in a remote/field capacity serving the Santa Barbara area. You will collaborate with primary care physicians and specialists to provide high-quality, coordinated care for our members.

The role involves exams, vaccine administration, chronic disease management, and goals-of-care discussions, with documentation and care-gap closure a constant focus. Travel ~75% and HIPAA compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• California NP license or CA PA-C certification in good standing.
• Master's degree in NP or PA program; geriatric focus preferred.
• Knowledge of CMS guidelines and Medicare Advantage.
• Wound care and palliative care certificates a plus.
• Multilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical and wellness exams and assessments.
• Administer vaccines and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Initiate goals of care conversations with patients and families.
• Manage chronic disease and coordinate with case management.
• Collaborate with PCPs and other providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Document visits per established protocols.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Change agent mindset

HIPAA knowledge

Adaptable

EMR knowledge

Travel 75%+

Education

NP certification / PA-C

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

EMR

Job description

SCAN Health Plan seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our patient-facing team in a remote/field capacity serving the Santa Barbara area. You will collaborate with primary care physicians and specialists to provide high-quality, coordinated care for our members.

The role involves exams, vaccine administration, chronic disease management, and goals-of-care discussions, with documentation and care-gap closure a constant focus. Travel ~75% and HIPAA compliance are essential.