What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner position at ChenMed?
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Job Summary
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) acts as part of our clinical operations team, providing direct patient care in our medical centers virtually and in-home settings. Working under the guidance of our Regional Chief Clinical Officer, the NP trains new primary care physicians and provides bridging care to patients. This role involves geriatric assessment, medical history, physical exam, diagnosis, treatment, health education, physician referrals, case management, follow-up, and clear documentation according to ChenMed standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Geriatric assessment, medical history, physical exam, diagnosis, and treatment
- Health education and physician referrals
- Case management referrals and follow-up
- Clinical rounds and conferences, with in-depth documentation through written progress notes and summaries
- Collaboration with other healthcare professionals to ensure compliance with guidelines
- Participation in risk and quality management programs, clinical meetings, and other meetings
Requirements
- ARNP or similar advanced degree in Nursing
- Current Nurse Practitioner Certification in the State of practice
- Board certification by AANP or ANCC 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
- A minimum of 1 year of clinical experience preferred, but willing to consider strong new graduates
- BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AMA) or American Red Cross required within first 90 days of employment
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