Looking to cover Defiance, Delphos, Holgate and surrounding area. Minimal drive time, only going to 1-2 nursing homes a day. The Certified Nurse Practitioner in the Nursing Home is the center of the Institutional Interdisciplinary Care Team. Provide care management, clinical care, and education to the members and their families, as well as education to the staff. Facilitate early diagnosis, intervention, communication, and delivery of the appropriate services in a quality cost effective manner.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Triages care needs based on the Health Risk Assessment Tool (HRAT) scores. Conducts clinical assessments on an ongoing basis.
- When needed, interfaces with other practitioners to help facilitate access to all services (IP, SNF, specialist care, behavioral health, etc.).
- Visits the patient as scheduled and after hospital discharge to evaluate progress, conduct physical exams, prescribe interventions, and communicate results to staff.
- Evaluates episodic complaints and initiates treatment in place when appropriate..
- Advocates, informs and educates beneficiaries and family members on self-management of conditions through regular meetings and informal discussions.
- In addition to essential position functions listed above, this position would perform other duties as directed by their immediate supervisor.
EDUCATION:
· A valid license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Ohio.
o Must not have had a license suspended in any state or have been precluded from participation in any state’s Medicaid or Medicare program.
· 3 years’ experience working in a health care environment; preferably an HMO/PPO.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $107,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Ability to Relocate:
- Defiance, OH: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: On the road