Home-Based Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Bluegrass Care Navigators; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluegrass Care Navigators seeks a Home-Based Primary Care Advanced Practice Provider to serve as the primary care clinician for patients in homes and facilities. This NP/PA role involves diagnosing, treating, prescribing, and coordinating care within a home-based and facility-based setting.

The position emphasizes developing individualized care plans, contributing to clinical protocol development, and improving quality in palliative and end-of-life care, in collaboration with an

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Master’s or Doctoral program in Nursing or a Physician Assistant Program.
• Current certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (ACNP, AGNP, FNP) or Physician Assistant.
• Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Kentucky.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary care clinician for a patient panel in homes, assisted living facilities and personal care facilities.
• Plan, direct and evaluate patient care, including exams, prescriptions and select procedures.
• Collaborate with supervising physicians and care teams to deliver comprehensive palliative and end-of-life care.

Skills

Patient assessment

Pain management

Home health care

Clinical documentation

IV therapy

BLS certified

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master’s/Doctoral NP program

Kentucky NP license

Job description

At Bluegrass Care Navigators we are committed to a work setting that treats all team members with fairness, dignity, and respect. We offer our team members an opportunity to grow, to develop professionally, and to work in a team environment. You can help our team make a lasting difference. Join #TeamBCN where your work matters, and your time is valued.

Schedule: Monday-Friday with on-call as assigned

Position Summary

The Home-Based Primary Care Advanced Practice Provider serves as the primary care clinician for a patient panel residing within homes, assisted living facilities and personal care facilities. The Nurse Practitioner plans, directs, and evaluates care for assigned patients in assisted living facilities or their place of residence. This care would include examining and treating chronic and urgent episodic illnesses, injuries, accidents, and other injuries/ illnesses. Performs selected laboratory testing, referrals to physicians, as needed, writes prescriptions, and performs procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols and available equipment. Works in collaboration with the facility’s supervising physician and other care providers to provide care and treatment services for all assigned patients.

This position plays a key role in developing, implementing, and communicating individualized plans of care and may contribute to clinical protocol development, education, and quality improvement initiatives related to palliative and end-of-life care.

Position Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Master’s or Doctoral program in Nursing or a Physician Assistant Program.
• Current certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (ACNP, AGNP, FNP) or Physical Assistant.
• Currently licensed as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of Kentucky.
• Maintains current BLS certification.
• Demonstrates clinical experience in hospice, palliative care, home health, medical, surgical or critical care settings.
• Experience in Hospice and Palliative medicine preferred, including strong skills in pain and symptom management.
• I.V. therapy skills preferred.
• Demonstrates in-depth, current clinical knowledge within area of specialty and the ability to translate professional and organizational goals into effective practice.
• Skilled in supporting patients and families experiencing emotional stress; respectful of diverse lifestyles, values, and beliefs.
• Commitment to the evidence-based practice, research utilization, and continuous professional development.
• Ability to organize and utilize resources efficiently and effectively.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, collaboration, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Knowledge of healthcare systems and change management process.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while effectively handling the emotional demands of palliative care practice.
• Adheres to accepted professional standards, ethical principles, and organizational policies.
• Strong clinical judgment, excellent observational skills, and the ability to provide timely, accurate written documentation.
• Self-directed with the ability to work independently while functioning effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile in good working order, that is insured in accordance with state minimum requirements.

Bluegrass Care Navigators is committed to creating a diverse environment and complies with Equal Employment Opportunity and Title VI guidelines. Employment with Bluegrass Care Navigators, as well as our services, are available to all qualified individuals. We embrace and celebrate differences of persons of varying age, ethnicity, gender, disability, race, color, sex (including sex characteristics, intersex traits, pregnancy or related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotypes, religion, national origin, political affiliation, socioeconomic and family status, geographic region, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

It is the policy of Bluegrass Care Navigators to implement fair and effective personnel policies and to require all employees to serve the organization's mission and values.