PRN Nurse Practitioner​/Flex Provider

MATRIX MEDICAL NETWORK is dedicated to helping in the care of Medicare Advantage plan members. Our success comes as the result of our extraordinary people, years of experience, advanced technology and powerful information management capabilities. In partnership with health plans and medical service providers, we are establishing new standards in health care quality, efficiency and effectiveness.

FLEX PROVIDER

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Flex Provider (fP) provides clinical assessment and care to assigned patients including assessments of health plan members in their homes and in facilities. The responsibilities include: adult/geriatric assessment, medical history, physical exam, medication reconciliation, diagnosis, and health education. Additionally, patient education, communication to the PCP, follow-up facilitated with the PCP, and case management referrals may also be part of any assessment.

Clear documentation according to Matrix Medical Network (MMN) guidelines and protocols is required.

Flex Providers will use previously acquired skills, education, medical training and experience as a medical professional in performing assessments. In the performance of the assessments, patient safety and well‐being is of the highest priority. Flex Providers are expected to maintain MMN standards for quality and customer service. Accordingly, the assessments performed by Flex Provider will be performed in accordance with currently approved and generally accepted professional medical standards and with MMN policies and procedures.

From time to time, MMN will provide to Flex Providers copies of those policies and procedures.

Other clinical care services may be required within the NP scope of practice.

FLEX PROVIDER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs in-depth health risk assessments on all assigned members in patient homes or facilities
• Works collaboratively with physicians, case managers, social workers, family members, key care givers and any appropriate ancillary medical personnel as appropriate
• Responsible for identifying overall quality improvement activities through assessing and planning health care which is individualized to the member and consistent with Matrix Medical Network policies and protocols
• Reviews and interprets the medical and social history of members
• Performs appropriate screening procedures for members
• Interprets laboratory data, recommends appropriate follow-up, reconciles medications
• Refers members to PCP, case management and disease management programs as necessary
• Maintains positive control of all PHI information
• Works closely with others within Matrix to create an effective and productive schedule
• Is compliant with Matrix training/education requirements, OSHA, State Board of Nursing and other regulatory programs; seeks guidance for compliance-related concerns and adheres to all applicable laws, regulations and Matrix Medical Network policies and procedures

FLEX PROVIDER REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to demonstrate computer skills, including use of e-mail and Microsoft office word and excel
• Must be able to demonstrate effective written communication skills including but not limited to writing reports and correspondence
• Must be able to demonstrate effective verbal communication skills, including but not limited to speaking effectively to members, providers, families and staff and listening to members, providers and families
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, and use time effectively and efficiently. Concentrates efforts on priorities
• Demonstrated successful experience working in an environment of change. Effectively copes with change and uncertainty; responds and “shifts gears” comfortably
• Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of both external and internal customers, acts with customers in mind
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with customers, and gain their trust and respect
• Uses logical methods to solve problems with effective solutions; looks beyond the obvious for solutions
• Is action oriented and sees challenges as opportunities

Baseline Clinical Knowledge

• Proven ability to perform…