NURSE PRACTITIONER
Company: ChenMed
Location: Brighton
Posted on: September 29, 2024
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/Dedicated
medical centers. The responsibilities include but are not limited
to: 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. It also includes
the participation in clinical rounds and conferences plus in-depth
documentation through written progress notes and summaries.
The Nurse Practitioner must demonstrate the ability to function
both independently and in collaboration with other health care
professionals. Consults with the manager, physician, and medical
director to ensure compliance with guidelines. This position may
require participation in risk and quality management programs,
clinical meetings and other meetings.
The Nurse Practitioner will adhere to strict departmental
goals/objectives, standards of performance, regulatory compliance,
quality patient care compliance, and policies and procedures.
Functions independently as a certified nurse practitioner for a
patient population in collaboration and consultation with a
licensed patient care team physician. Practices in accordance with
a written or electronic practice agreement. ESSENTIAL JOB
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 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. This also includes assisting in the development of the
nursing plan of care in addition to providing 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 the consideration of the patient's cultural background,
level of understanding, personality and support systems. Serves as
patient advocate.
- Patient management includes the following:
- Writes admission, transfers and discharges orders.
- Orders and interprets appropriate laboratory and diagnostic
studies.
- Orders of appropriate medication and treatments.
- Refers patients for consultation when indicated i.e.
dermatology, neurology, ophthalmology, endocrine, surgery,
intensive care, infectious disease, hematology, psychiatry, social
service, dietary, etc.
- Documentation through in-depth progress notes and
summaries.
- May perform invasive procedures independently upon the
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.
- 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 explain 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 EDUCATION AND
EXPERIENCE CRITERIA:
- ARNP or similar advanced degree in Nursing required
- Current Nurse Practitioner Certification in the State of
practice required
- Board certification by AANP or ANCC is preferred but may be
required for certain States
- Current DEA number from the DEA for schedule II-V controlled
substances may be required based on State of practice
- A minimum of 1 year of clinical experience preferred, but
willing to consider strong new graduates
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart
Association (AMA) or American Red Cross required w/in first 90 days
of employment 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. Current Employee
apply HERE Current Contingent Worker please see job aid HERE to
apply
Keywords: ChenMed, Bartlett , NURSE PRACTITIONER, Healthcare , Brighton, Tennessee
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