Job Description

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) acts as part of the clinical operations team and is responsible for providing direct patient care in ChenMed/Jencare medical centers, nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities (SNF) and home settings depending on the nature of the assignment or providing assessments to members in SNF and home settings. Responsibilities include 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. Participation in clinical rounds and conferences plus in-depth documentation through written progress notes and summaries is required. The NP must function independently and collaboratively with other health care professionals, consult with the manager, physician, and medical director to ensure compliance with guidelines, and may participate in risk and quality management programs and clinical meetings. The NP adheres to departmental goals, standards of performance, regulatory compliance, quality patient care compliance, and policies and procedures. Duties include assessing acute and non-acute clinical problems, performing physical assessments and patient histories, developing and implementing patient management plans, writing admission, transfer and discharge orders, ordering and interpreting lab and diagnostic studies, prescribing medications and treatments, referring patients for consultations, documenting progress notes, performing invasive procedures upon competency, participating in patient care rounds, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, recognizing urgent situations, and using advanced communication skills. Additional responsibilities include analyzing and improving healthcare delivery systems, participating in professional development, arranging SNF discharges, collaborating for patient transitions to lower care levels, facilitating patient/family conferences, enhancing collaborative relationships for care decisions, facilitating discharge to appropriate care levels, and prescribing medication per state practice. Other duties as assigned by management. The position may require 50-75% local travel. Education and experience criteria include ARNP or similar advanced nursing degree, current Nurse Practitioner certification in the state of practice, preferred board certification by AANP or ANCC, current DEA number for controlled substances as required, minimum 1 year clinical experience preferred, and Basic Life Support certification within 90 days of employment. ChenMed is a family-owned, physician-led organization focused on improving healthcare for moderate-to-low-income seniors through primary care innovation.

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