Nurse Practitioner Bridge

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In collaboration with the Regional Chief Clinical Officer (RCCO), train new PCPs in a market on using our technology/ EMR
• In collaboration with the Regional Chief Clinical Officer (RCCO), provide bridging care in centers that are understaffed with providers or need clinical coverage by seeing patients in clinic or virtually, addressing workflow items and returning patient phone calls
• 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 a patient advocate.
• Patient management includes the following:
  Communicating with patients virtually or in a clinic
• Ordering and interpreting appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies.
• Ordering appropriate medication and treatments.
• Referring patients for consultation when indicated.
• Documenting in-depth progress notes and summaries.
• Performing invasive procedures independently upon the completion of documented competency.
• Participating in patient care rounds and conferences, communicating patient management strategies to members of the patient care team; collaborating with members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that patient management strategies are successful in meeting patient care needs.
• Recognizing situations that require the immediate attention of a physician and initiating life‑saving procedures when necessary.
• Using advanced communication skills to solve complex situations and improve processes and patient service.
• Other Responsibilities may include:
  Collaborating with other multidisciplinary team members to analyze and evaluate current systems of health care delivery to identify and implement new practice patterns as appropriate.
• Participating in outside activities that enhance personal and professional growth and development.
• Prescribing medication to patients based on regulations by the state of practice.
• Other duties as assigned and modified at the manager’s discretion.

• 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
• Tech‑savvy – proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and using Electronic Medical Records
• This position may require 50-75% of local travel
• This job requires use and exercise of independent judgment
• Flexible to work evening, weekends and/or holidays as needed

• 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
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner…