Travel Nurse Practitioner

PHP Nurse Practitioners have a passion for caring for seniors and other residents in a variety of healthcare settings that can include, but are not limited to, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living, and independent living communities. They deliver quality care in a high touch, person-centered care model and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure that all residents receive the right care, at the right time.

Job Summary:

The Personalized Health Partners (PHP) Travel NP is a full-time travel provider who covers primary care NP leaves and vacancies at assigned sites across the PHP service area, working under the direction of leadership in each region. The PHP Travel NP manages acute episodic and chronic illness through wellness visits, early detection of change, and timely treatment. The Travel NP collaborates with PCPs and interdisciplinary teams in the medical management of their assigned population and involves the residents and their families in developing plans of care. The Travel NP ensures continuity of care to vulnerable populations, practices to reduce ER visits and hospital admissions, and focuses on customer experience and satisfaction.

The PHP Travel NP position may require extended overnight travel in any PHP service areaOH, IN, WV, MO, MD, VA, PA. Travel expenses will be covered by PHP.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Duties of all PHP Nurse Practitioners

• Assess, diagnose, and manage chronic and acute conditions
• Provide health education
• Develop treatment plans and verbalize those to residents and other appropriate providers and caregivers, effectively
• Order and interpret appropriate lab and diagnostic testing, and adjust treatment plans accordingly
• Maintain appropriate and compliant documentation within our EMR (electronic medical record) software
• Collaborate with local and regional operations and clinical leadership to achieve goals
• Support strategic initiatives regarding value-based care
• Provide an excellent customer experience to foster high customer satisfaction/retention
• Practice ethically and in accordance with the Scope and Standards of Practice of their profession and Board Certification.
• Follow all state and federal regulations, guidelines, and laws

Additional duties of facility-based NPs

• Collaborate with PCP and interdisciplinary care team at facility
• Assist with care coordination with other providers and specialists including telemedicine providers
• Complete all regulatory required monthly, quarterly, and/or annual visits and acute visits as needed
• Participation in family conferences and provide advanced care planning and education when needed
• Address any pharmacy recommendations or pharmacist communications regarding residents
• Providers are expected to be present in assigned facilities during work hours to ensure that facilities have adequate face-to-face coverage to meet resident care and facility needs.

EDUCATION and QUALIFICATION:

Required:

• Master of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice, or NP Certificate Program graduate
• National certification of AANP or ANCC
• Active, unrestricted state license
• Active DEA license
• US work authorization
• 2 years clinical experience as Nurse Practitioner in geriatric, adult or family practice setting
• Ability to work in a flexible environment and schedule
• Passionate about providing healthcare to the senior and low-income populations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Training or clinical experience in geriatrics
• 3 years clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner
• Experience with coding, ICD-10 and HCC (Hierarchical Condition Categories)
• Experience or training working in a metrics, results driven healthcare model
• Be open to professional development through training, obtaining certifications if necessary, and attending team meetings
• Experience working in value-based care models
• Training or experience in geriatric, assisted living, and/or skilled nursing setting
• Experience working in a collaborative healthcare setting to drive positive outcomes and achieve goals
• Training or experience in outpatient primary care setting

JOB SKILLS

• Must have strong oral and written communication skills
• Must be detail oriented with an ability to work well both independently and in a team setting
• Exhibit a customer service approach with teams and residents
• Strong time management skills required. Must be able to prioritize and adhere to competing deadlines while achieving goals