Nurse Practitioner - Quality Management

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Company: Hattiesburg Clinic

Location: Hattiesburg, MS 39401

Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Home Visit Nurse Practitioner will conduct in-home health assessments on Value-based Patient Populations. The Home Visit Nurse Practitioner will complete visits on patients within a geographic area of responsibility. The nature of the home visit can vary and could include performing an annual health assessment, a post discharge visit, or visiting more complex members more than once per year.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBLITIES:
  • Conduct in-home assessments on Value-based Patient Populations. Average visit is 45-60 minutes in length. Assessment is performed and completed electronically. Home Visit Assessment includes:
    • Past medical history
    • Review of systems
    • Physical examination
    • Medication review
    • Depression screening
  • Checking vitals, conducting a physical exam that includes monofilament test, urine dipstick, and foot exam (as appropriate)
  • Identify diagnoses to be used in care management and active medical management in the furtherance of treatment
  • Formulate a list of current and past medical conditions using clinical knowledge and judgment and the findings of your assessment
  • Communicate findings in your assessment that will be used to inform patient's PCP of potential gaps in care and place correlating order to close these gaps in care
  • Identify needs and opportunities to generate clinical referrals appropriately
  • Identify urgent and emergent situations and intervene appropriately
  • Educate members on topics such as disease process, medication, and compliance
  • Compliance with all HIPAA regulations and maintain security of protected health information (PHI)


QUALIFICATIONS:
  • NP license and national certification (ANCC or AANP, or the ability to obtain national certification and/or NP license in state of assignment) active, unencumbered licensure free any open/unresolved disciplinary actions including probation or restrictions against privilege to practice. May be requested to obtain additional licensure supported by business
  • Family, Geriatrics, or Adult certification


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 1+ years of clinical experience in their highest level of education, clinical setting
  • Experience in gerontology, cardiology, internal medicine, or endocrinology
  • Home Health care, home visit, and/or hospice experience preferred


WORK SCHEDULE:

  • Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM


Other details
  • Pay Type Salary
  • Required Education Certification


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