Nurse Practitioner

Kids for the Future; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Longevity Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to manage a panel of enrolled seniors in nursing homes, supported by a clinical leadership team.

You will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop individualized care plans, and participate in care team meetings, while communicating with families to align goals.

Requirements include 6+ months of NP/PA experience, MS in Nursing or equivalent, active licensure, DEA and NPI numbers, and Medicare eligibility.

Qualifications

• 6+ months experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Experience in nursing home environment is strongly desired.
• Computer/Technology proficiency required.
• Ability to engage and communicate effectively with physicians, members, and family members.
• Self-directed but works in a team environment.
• Excellent clinical skills—assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prescribing for chronically ill.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, organization and prioritization.
• DEA License required.
• Active NPI and Medicare provider numbers.
• Eligible to participate in Medicare as a provider.
• Valid state driver’s license and insurance.
• Auto liability insurance with required limits.

Responsibilities

• Provides collaborative primary care to a panel of members.
• Delivers ISNP Model of Care activities and advanced care planning to avoid hospitalizations.
• Manages health plan operations: prior authorization, Part A/B services, medication reviews, quality gap closure.
• Acts as a trusted advisor to members, families, and nursing home staff.
• Communicates with members’ PCPs, families, and care teams about goals and plans.
• Supports market goals and balances member caseloads.
• Promotes Longevity Health with members and facilities.
• Functions autonomously and is accountable for practice.
• Builds meaningful relationships in the nursing home environment.
• Maintains member-centric, high-quality care.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Organization

Education

MS in Nursing (NP)

MPH or Master’s degree

NCCPA or state NP/PA certification

DEA License

Job description

• Location Variable,Fort Wayne, IN, 46815,United States
• Job Category Clinical
• Employee Type FT Exempt

Contact information

• Name Lindsey Robertson

Description

Join us in transforming healthcare.

About Longevity

At Longevity, we're dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovation, compassion, and excellence. We're looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help us make a difference. The individual holding this position is required to support and demonstrate their commitment to Longevity Health’s purpose: To optimize the quality of life of people in long-term care by focusing on their individualized health needs.

About the Role

Longevity Health is looking for a Nurse Practitioner or Physicians Assistant with a passion for working with seniors in long-term care settings. In this role, you'll be responsible for a panel of enrolled members receiving nursing home care. You'll be supported by a dedicated clinical leadership team that provides education and guidance on best practices for effectively caring for our members. As part of your role, you'll conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized care plans for each member. You'll actively participate in nursing facility care team meetings, maintain frequent communication with members' families and loved ones, and ensure the care team stays aligned with members' goals and needs.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Provides collaborative primary care and services to a panel of members
• Delivers ISNP Model of Care activities, develops and implements advanced care planning and embraces/executes a treat in plan model to avoid unnecessary hospitalizations
• Facilitates and administers Health Plan clinical operations functions—prior authorization, Part A and B services, medication reviews, HEDIS and STARs quality gap closure, and promotes membership growth
• Serves as a trusted advisor to members, loved ones and nursing home staff and colleagues
• Delivers effective and frequent communication and coordination with members’ PCPs, loved ones and interdisciplinary care team members on members’ care needs, goals of care, treatment plans/changes
• Supports overall market goals/targets and balances member caseloads
• Promotes Longevity Health with members, loved ones and nursing facilities and other stakeholders
• Is able to function autonomously and is accountable for practice
• Establishes meaningful relationships and is able to effectively function in the nursing home environment
• Is member-centric and customer service oriented, establishing meaningful relationships that ensure effective and high-quality care for Longevity Health members
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements

Knowledge, Experience and Education:

• 6+ months experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physicians Assistant
• Master of Science in Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner from a nationally accredited program OR Master’s Degree from a nationally accredited program.
• Experience working in the nursing home environment is strongly desired
• Computer/Technology proficiency required
• The ability to engage and communicate effectively with physicians, members, and family members
• Self-directed but functions well in a team environment
• Excellent clinical skills—assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prescribing specifically for the chronically ill population
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, organization, and prioritization skills
• State unrestricted licensed Advanced Practice Nurse, National Board certification (AANP, ANCC or AACN) as an Adult, Family, Geriatric or Primary Care nurse practitioner OR state unrestricted licensed Physician’s Assistant NCCPA board certified required
• DEA License required.
• Must have an active national provider number (NPI) and an active Medicare provider number.
• Must be eligible to participate in the Medicare program as a provider and registered.
• Valid state driver's license with a good driving record and proof of automobile insurance required.
• Auto liability insurance declaration page with minimum limits required by your state of residence. You will be responsible for providing this proof of coverage on an annual basis.

Summary

Company Overview:

Longevity Health is a clinical services company and national Institutional Special Needs Plan (ISNP) founded with the purpose of optimizing the quality of life for people in long-term care by focusing on their individualized health needs. Launched in 2018, our ISNP was designed to address the significant unmet needs of nursing home residents by establishing collaborative, value-based partnerships with long-term care facilities.

Between 2018 and 2022, we experienced rapid growth and expanded our ISNP offerings across several states, including Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, and North Carolina. In 2023, we diversified our services by launching as an Independent Provider Association (IPA) in collaboration with leading national health insurers. This model is now available in Ohio, Pennsylvania, upstate New York, Georgia, South Carolina, Virginia, and Texas, with plans to expand into additional states. These strategic partnerships allow us to deliver an elevated level of care to this vulnerable population. We are currently active in 13 markets and continue to see steady growth.

Purpose

The individual holding this position is required to support and demonstrate their commitment to the Longevity Health & LiveWell Choice Statement of Purpose, which is: To optimize the quality of life of people in long-term care by focusing on their individualized health needs through collaborative value-based solutions.

Company Disclaimers

Longevity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

It is the policy of Longevity Health to follow Federal and / or State regulations surrounding COVID vaccinations. While CMS guidelines have been relaxed, there are some LHP facilities which will still require staff be vaccinated in an effort to protect the health of the members / patients we serve. If your assigned location(s) require all staff to be fully vaccinated, you are required to obtain and / or provide documentation related to your COVID vaccination. To confirm whether your assigned location(s) require COVID vaccinations, please refer to the Facility Guide Job Aid located on Longevity Health Plan’s intranet site.

The Company will engage in an interactive process with individuals who cannot be vaccinated for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs to determine if a reasonable accommodation can be made. While an exemption/accommodation may be initially granted, if at any time during employment, it is determined that an exemption/accommodation that has been granted is no longer considered a reasonable accommodation, it can result in employment with the Company ending.

Candidates must meet the Company’s hiring criteria which include a pre-employment background and drug screening.

Longevity Health offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, and 401(k).

Submission of false information during the application process may result in immediate termination of employment without notice.