Nurse Practitioner: Primary Care & Care Coordination

kp; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

kp in McLean, VA seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide direct patient care under physician supervision. The NP will assess and manage patient health needs, collaborate with physicians and other clinical staff, and support care coordination and education.

The role involves participation in research, referrals, and ongoing professional development. The position requires a Master's in Nursing, NLN-accredited NP program, and multiple state licenses (Maryland, Virginia, DC) with six-month hire

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Nursing is required.
• Graduation from a NLN accredited NP program is required.
• Proficiency in computer software is required.

Responsibilities

• Assesses clinical, emotional, and educational health needs of patients.
• Assesses health needs of patients, including physical assessment.
• Collaborates with physicians plans of care and assures appropriate follow-up including telephone contact, home evaluations and hospital rounds.
• Collaborates with the physician and other clinical staff members to maintain continuity of care.
• Provides ongoing emotional support of the patient and his/her family both in formal groups and at each patient encounter.
• Participates in research activities.
• Facilitates referrals to appropriate community agencies including hospitals.
• Participates in patient education activities.
• Participates in orientation and education of nursing and support staff, and nursing and other students.
• Collaborates with physicians in developing and periodically reviewing protocols relevant to department functioning.
• Participates in planning for team functioning in delivering the total range of health services.
• Participates in monitoring quality of care according to professional standards and established criteria.
• Knows limits of practice and provides appropriate referrals.
• Carries out clinical and administrative procedures that may be promulgated by the Health Plan.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

Education

Masters degree in Nursing

Graduation from a NLN accredited NP program

Tools

Computer software proficiency

Job description

kp in McLean, VA seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide direct patient care under physician supervision. The NP will assess and manage patient health needs, collaborate with physicians and other clinical staff, and support care coordination and education.

The role involves participation in research, referrals, and ongoing professional development. The position requires a Master's in Nursing, NLN-accredited NP program, and multiple state licenses (Maryland, Virginia, DC) with six-month hire