OUR CULTURE - 5 STAR SERVICE

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Summary/ Objective: 

The Top 5% of the Medicare Advantage population is the highest risk and highest cost segment that consumes upwards of 50% of all utilization. The Extensivist Care Program creates an environment for regular monitoring and interventions for the various conditions the Patient may have. The Psychiatric APRN will practice under protocols established by the Extensivist Physician. 

Essential Functions:

• Perform psychiatric evaluations, patient education, medication evaluation and monitoring, and psychiatric treatment
• Performs health assessments and preventative health measures within prescribed guidelines, protocols, and Extensivist Physician instructions
• Collaborate with the overseeing Extensivist Physician(s), develop and comply with APRN protocols
• Discusses and reviews cases with Extensivist Physician
• Formulates and documents Plan of Care in Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Prescribes medication or other forms of treatment for a Patient's diseases and conditions
• Provide individual and/or family education to increase each patient's awareness of illness and treatment issues
• Keeps PCP updated on Patient status and actions taken
• Will collaborate with Specialists where clinically required
• Participates in consultations for On-Call program which may include after-hours, weekends, and holiday calls

Supervisory Responsibility:

• No direct reports
• Psychiatric APRN to report to Practice Administrator (Operational/Administrative) and the Extensivist Physician (Clinical)

Work Environment:

• The Psychiatric APRN would operate remotely

Physical Demands:

• Manage and coordinate inbound and outbound telehealth 
• Ability to document in Electronic Database systems

Position Type/ Expected Hours of Work:

• This is a full time position and core hours of work and days are Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

• Extended hours to accommodate Patient urgent and emergent care needs will be expected

Travel:

• Quarterly visits to Corporate/Regional office in Florida may be required

Required Education/ Experience: 

• Master of Science in Nursing required
• Minimum 1 year of experience with clinical emphasis for Psychiatric APRN, preferably in Geriatrics
• Current unrestricted Florida RN license and Florida NP license

Additional Eligibility and Qualifications:

• Ability to use Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system to document Patient encounters
• Knowledge of ICD-10 Coding and STAR Measures attainment
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Valid Florida Driver's License
• For VIPcare business units, the satisfactory completion of a pre-placement Tuberculosis test is a requirement for this position

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.