The Nurse Practitioner delivers annual risk assessment in a residential setting or telehealth, within the scope of practice for a Nurse Practitioner, as delegated by the Collaborative Physician.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive in-home health risk assessments to identify all active and chronic disease conditions, as well as determine all physical, mental, and social needs present at the time of the visit
Takes history, examines, determines diagnoses.
Provides written documentation of patient visit, per NCQA standards
Takes patient vital signs, as necessary.
Places case management referrals and communicates with PCP as necessary.
Communicates with patients, caregivers, agency nurses, other providers and vendors as necessary to assure proper diagnosis.
Performs all clinical duties while observing OSHA Universal Precautions
Maintains patient confidentiality
Attends required meetings and in-services and participates in committees, as requested
Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional licenses and affiliations
In this role you may work with. . . Teammates Physicians Medical Staff Patients Caregivers Agency Nurses Providers Vendors
Requirements
Active/unrestricted nurse practitioner license to practice in coverage states
Board certification in one of the following: American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Active CPR Certification
Current enrollment in Medicare/Medicaid
Must maintain a valid driver’s license and good driving record
Outstanding EHR skills
Geriatric training/experience
Skill in teamwork and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public