Nurse Practitioner

ChenMed LLC; Fairview Shores CDP (FL); On-site; USD 111,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

ChenMed LLC seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide direct patient care across ChenMed centers, SNF and home settings. You will conduct geriatric assessments, develop nursing care plans, document progress, and refer to specialists as needed.

You will advocate for patients, coordinate with the multidisciplinary team, and may perform invasive procedures after competency. Extensive travel may be required to meet patient needs.

Qualifications

• Geriatric assessment including history, exam, diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Develop and document nursing plan of care and patient education.
• Independent assessment of acute and non-acute clinical problems.
• Maintain thorough progress notes and summaries.
• Refer to specialists as indicated and coordinate care.
• Create and document patient management plans with patient-specific factors.
• Advocate for patient and family in care decisions.
• Prepare admission, transfer and discharge orders.
• Communicate management strategies to the care team.
• May perform invasive procedures after approved competency.
• Willingness to collaborate with physicians, nurses and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform geriatric assessments and develop comprehensive care plans with timely documentation.
• Lead rounds, provide patient education and coordinate referrals.
• Manage patient care plans and track clinical outcomes with attention to safety.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to optimize treatment and transitions of care.
• Document and communicate updates to care providers and families.

Skills

Geriatric care

Clinical assessment

Documentation & records

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Travel readiness

Education

Nurse Practitioner license

Master's/Doctorate in Nursing

Tools

EMR (electronic medical records)

Job description

We’re unique. You should be, too. We’re changing lives every day. For both our patients and our team members. Are you innovative and entrepreneurial minded? Is your work ethic and ambition off the charts? Do you inspire others with your kindness and joy? We’re different than most primary care providers. We’re rapidly expanding and we need great people to join our team. The Nurse Practitioner (NP) acts as part of the clinical operations team and is responsible for providing direct patient care in ChenMed/Jencare medical centers, nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities (SNF) and home settings depending on the nature of the assignment or providing assessments to members in SNF and home settings.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Geriatric assessment, medical history, physical exam, diagnosis and treatment, development of the nursing plan of care, health education, physician referrals, case management referrals, follow-up and clear documentation according to ChenMed standards for quality, service, productivity and teamwork.
• Participation in clinical rounds and conferences plus in-depth documentation through written progress notes and summaries.
• Independently assesses acute and non-acute clinical problems.
• Performs and documents physical assessments and patient histories; analyzes trends in patient conditions, and develops, documents and implements a patient management plan in response to the data obtained.
• Assists in the development of the nursing plan of care and provides appropriate patient/family/significant other counseling and education.
• Plans patient care based on in-depth knowledge of the specific patient population and/or protocol, anticipating and identifying physiological and/or psychological problems commonly encountered including consideration of the patient’s cultural background, level of understanding, personality and support systems.
• Serves as patient advocate.
• Writes admission, transfers and discharge orders.
• Orders and interprets appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies.
• Orders appropriate medication and treatments.
• Refs patients for consultation when indicated (dermatology, neurology, ophthalmology, endocrine, surgery, intensive care, infectious disease, hematology, psychiatry, social service, dietary, etc.).
• Documents through in-depth progress notes and summaries.
• May perform invasive procedures independently upon completion of documented competency.
• Participates in patient care rounds and conferences.
• Communicates patient management strategies to members of the patient care team.
• Collaborates with members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that patient management strategies are successful in meeting patient care needs.
• Recognizes situations which require the immediate attention of a physician and initiates life-saving procedures when necessary.
• Uses advanced communication skills to problem solve complex situations and to improve processes and service to patients.

Other Responsibilities may include

• Collaborates with other multidisciplinary team members to analyze and evaluate current systems of health care delivery to identify and implement new practice patterns as appropriate.
• Participates in outside activities that enhance personal and professional growth and development.
• Initiates arrangements and writes orders for SNF discharges and completes appropriate paperwork.
• Works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, PT, social workers, family and key caregivers to transition the patient to a lower level of care as soon as medically appropriate.
• Introduces self to patient/family and explains nurse practitioner role.
• Facilitates patient/family conferences to review treatment goals, optimize resource utilization, provide family education and identify post-SNF needs.
• Enhances a collaborative relationship to maximize the patient’s/family’s ability to make informed decisions re: goals of care, palliative care and hospice.
• Facilitates discharge to appropriate level of care and uses preferred providers when additional services are required.
• Prescribes medication to patients based on State of practice.
• Other duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated record of consistently achieving clinical performance metrics in current role.
• Strong Critical Thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Time management skills with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Must be caring and empathetic and have great listening skills.
• Must be detail-oriented, and able to pay close attention to patient charts, medications, and follow-up on details of patient care.
• Basic computer skills and some knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• This position may require 50-75% of local travel.

PAY RANGE

PAY RANGE: $111,140 - $158,771 Salary The posted pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for this position. Final compensation will depend on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, geographic location, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for bonuses or commissions.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

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We’re ChenMed and we’re transforming healthcare for seniors and changing America’s healthcare for the better. Family-owned and physician-led, our unique approach allows us to improve the health and well-being of the populations we serve. We’re growing rapidly as we seek to rescue more and more seniors from inadequate health care. ChenMed is changing lives for the people we serve and the people we hire. With great compensation, comprehensive benefits, career development and advancement opportunities and so much more, our employees enjoy great work-life balance and opportunities to grow. Join our team who make a difference in people’s lives every single day.

Who We Are

ChenMed is a family-owned, family-oriented organization committed to bringing superior health care to moderate-to-low-income seniors.

Our vision

To positively change American healthcare through primary care innovation for the neediest populations.

Our mission

To provide a convenient, patient-centered environment that fosters enduring relationships between doctors, staff and patients and delivers superior outcomes and a compassionate experience. We will create a healthcare system specifically for our patients' needs through dedicated doctors, a supportive team, and customized technology, and achieve value through scalable innovation, resourcefulness and accountability.

Our patient promise

You are the reason we are here. Your coordinated healthcare and well-being is our focus. Like a member of our family, we will take care of you in good times and in times of need.