Nurse Practitioner - Home Based Primary Care

DeKalb Health; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and holidays

Medical, dental, vision

Disability and life insurance

403B match after 12 months

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Professional growth opportunities

Employee engagement activities

Job summary

AuthoraCare Collective is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for Home Based Primary Care in High Point, NC. This full-time role involves delivering comprehensive primary and palliative care to home-bound patients, performing exams, diagnosing illnesses, and coordinating with the care team.

Travel to patient homes within the service area and on-call coverage are required. The position requires CPR/BLS certification and a nursing degree from an accredited school, with two years of acute care or home

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Two years of acute care, home health, long-term care, or outpatient/office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive primary and palliative care to home-bound patients.
• Perform physical examinations, diagnose illnesses, and manage chronic conditions.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team and other healthcare providers.
• Provide health promotion, disease prevention, and patient education.
• Travel to patients' homes within service area; participate in on-call coverage.

Skills

Excellent assessment

Interpersonal communication

Home health travel

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Job description

• Location 1208 Eastchester Drive,High Point, NC, 27265,United States
• Employee Type Full Time

Description

AuthoraCare Collective is currently seeking a Nurse Practitioner (Home Based Primary Care) . This is a full-time position; Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm (office base will be High Point) with on-call responsibility.

CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for delivering comprehensive primary care, palliative care, and chronic disease management to patients in their homes. Conducts physical examinations, diagnosing and treating illnesses, managing chronic conditions, engaging in advanced care planning discussions, and coordinating care with other healthcare providers. Focuses on health promotion, disease prevention, and patient education to ensure continuous and holistic care for home-bound patients. Must be able to travel to, enter, and function in the homes of any patient/caregiver within the service area.

Responsible for building and maintaining therapeutic relationships with patients and caregivers, including providing emotional support and education, is a key aspect of this role. Collaborates closely with the interdisciplinary team and effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with team members, patients, caregivers, physicians, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals and community service organizations. Participation in on-call coverage for the Integrated Health Services population is required as assigned.

Our team members enjoy the following benefits: Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package which includes paid time off (PTO), seven paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, and 403B match after 12 months of service. Other benefits include mileage reimbursement, flexible work schedules, professional growth and development opportunities, and employee engagement activities.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Minimum of two years of experience in an acute care, home health, long-term care, or outpatient/office setting required.

CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.

Palliative care experience preferred.

• Excellent assessment and clinical skills, with strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Other: Valid state-issued driver's license required. Must carry automobile liability insurance at limits required by agency. Must have own transportation.

Summary

Our Mission:

AuthoraCare Collective empowers people to be active participants in their care journey, enabling them to live on their own terms through personalized support for mind, body, and spirit.

Our patients are always the author of their life story. During a challenging illness, AuthoraCare Collective helps them author more moments that matter, regardless of the stage of their illness or condition. This is captured by our tagline: Your Story. Our Expert Care.