Nurse Practitioner

Upperline Health Inc; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Comprehensive medical, dental and vis"

401K with match

PTO with match

Parental leave

CME reimbursement

Weekday schedule

Interdisciplinary team support

Leadership opportunities

Job summary

Upperline Health Inc. seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide clinic-based care at the Bradenton, FL clinic. In collaboration with the local physician team, NPs develop complex care plans, provide diagnostics and treatments in clinic or home settings, and educate patients on medications and prevention.

The role emphasizes value-based care and a weekday schedule. Ideal candidates have primary care/internal medicine experience, geriatric or home-based care exposure, DEA eligibility, and BLS.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing is required.
• Board Certification in Adult, Adult-Geriatric or Family NP is required.
• DEA registration or eligibility is required.
• BLS certification is required.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement clinical plans of care for adults with chronic conditions.
• Gather history, perform exams, and diagnostic assessments in clinic or home settings.
• Create and adjust treatment plans aligned with patient goals.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to address physical and psychosocial needs.
• Educate patients and families on medications, diet, and prevention strategies.
• Coordinate with physicians and other providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate medical records per state and policy requirements.
• Participate in weekly team meetings and ongoing education.
• Provide telephonic support for escalated triage cases.
• Prescribe medications as permitted by state Nurse Practice Act.

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

Board Certification: Adult Nurse Practitioner OR Adult-Geriatric Nurse Practitioner OR Family Nurse Practitioner

DEA registration or eligibility

BLS certification

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Tools

AthenaHealth EMR

Job description

A Specialty Path to Good Health

Upperline Health is the nation’s largest provider dedicated to lower extremity, wound and vascular care. Founded in 2017 with the ambitious goal of changing specialty care, Upperline Health delivers a more efficient path for patients to receive consistent and effective treatment for chronic illnesses.

Triage is temporary.

Treatment is transformative.

Upperline Health is based out of Nashville, TN and has clinics in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee.

We put patients at the center of value-based care.

Why join our team?

• Highly competitive salary plus annual bonus opportunity;
• Generous benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental and vision, 401K and PTO (with match), and parental leave;
• Continuing Medical Education reimbursement;
• Work Life Balance with Regular Weekday Schedule;
• Highly supportive interdisciplinary team;
• Rapidly growing company with potential leadership opportunities

About The Nurse Practitioner / Advanced Practice Provider (APP)

Upperline Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide clinic-based care in our Bradenton, FL clinic. In collaboration with Upperline’s local Physician team, APPs develop complex plans of care in accordance with the patient’s health status and overall goals and values; provide medical diagnostics and treatments in the clinic, home, or telehealth, consistent with the APP’s scope of practice and the patient’s medical condition; educate patients and families on medication usage, diet & nutrition, and crisis anticipation & prevention. They will also communicate medical information to patients’ physicians, other providers and Upperline’s Physician team and broader interdisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates will have experience with the following: primary care / internal medicine, geriatric care and/or home-based care, palliative or hospice care and/or previously worked in a value-based care environment. Most importantly, candidates must demonstrate compassion for patient needs, have great attention to detail, and thrive in a collaborative environment with rapid growth. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact and meet the needs of at-risk patients in both in the clinic and home settings with a regular weekday schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement clinical plans of care for adult patients facing chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes, COPD, CHF, debility, dementia).
• Gather patient history, physical exam, and diagnostics in the home or clinic setting.
• Develop and implement treatment plans given patient’s goals of care and current conditions.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to meet the patient and family’s physical as well as psychosocial needs.
• Provide compassionate care for our complex patients and their families.
• Educate patients and families about medication usage, side effects, illness progression, diet & nutrition, medical adherence and crisis anticipation & prevention.
• Communicate with other Upperline clinical team members as well as patient’s community providers, to coordinate optimal care and resources for the patient and their family.
• Communicate with Upperline’s local physician to review patient records and care plans on a timely basis consistent with state regulations and company standards and policy.
• Maintain patient medical records and medical documentation consistent with state regulations and company standards and policy.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation according to risk adjustment standards per education provided.
• Take part in weekly interdisciplinary team meetings and scheduled education sessions.
• Provide telephonic support for escalated calls from triage nurse.
• Participate in continuing education as required by the state Board of Nursing.
• Prescribe medication as permitted by the state Board of Nursing.
• Other related duties as deemed necessary.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in nursing required.
• Board Certification as an Adult, Adult-Geriatric or Family Nurse Practitioner required
• A minimum 6-months Nurse Practitioner experience in primary care / internal medicine
• Value-based care experience preferred
• Possession of DEA registration or eligibility
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required
• Must be comfortable providing care in patients homes
• Previous experience managing, supervising, or coaching clinicians highly preferred
• A reliable automobile, valid driver’s license and minimum state required liability auto insurance are required; Mileage reimbursement provided
• Adaptability to thrive is a fast-paced growth-forward environment
• Experience working in an EMR ; AthenaHealth EMR is highly preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to ensure that each of your interactions with patients, family caregivers, clinicians, and team members is effective and meaningful

Compensation

Compensation is commensurate to compensation for similar positions in the region and based on prior training and experience.

Job Type: Full-Time

Equal Opportunity Employer

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