Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner

IDR Healthcare - Tampa, FL

Job Title: Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner

Position: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Job Type: Full Time

Pay: Mileage and cell phone reimbursement + quarterly bonus

Shift: Hybrid/Remote - (1-2 Days Remote) (3-4 Days In Patient Homes)

Work Type: Hybrid

Address:

City: Tampa

State: FL

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Conduct assessments, including comprehensive annual wellness exams on patients both in the patients' home and in the virtual environment
Counsels and educates patients and families about benefits and programs available to help them live healthier lives
Documents items such as: appropriate chief complaint, all applicable diagnoses, past medical, family, and social history, review of systems, examinations, medications, allergies, assessment, and plan
Responsible for the coordination of care with primary care providers, specialists, and appropriate ancillary services
Completes all documentation and paperwork in a timely manner
Maintains quality of care standards as defined by the practice
Delivers evidence-based, timely care in a manner that reduces avoidable hospitalizations, maximizes quality of life, and puts patient health and satisfaction first
Prescribes medications, orders tests, and collaborates with the patient’s physician
Facilitates closing gaps in care by educating patients about preventive monitoring and working with physician practices to schedule diagnostic testing
Assists patients with enrolling to access educational videos
Participates in the integrated care team meetings
Makes assessments of patients' health status
Develops treatment plans
Implements plans consistent with appropriate plans of care
Follows up and evaluates patients' status
Other duties as assigned

Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license
Board certified for appropriate licensure (NP: ANCC/AANP; PA: NCCPA)
Current and unrestricted DEA certificate
Ability to work without direct supervision and practice autonomously
Knowledge of disease diagnosis and prevention
Proficient with medical instruments and equipment
Knowledge of computer-based data management programs and information systems
Effective communication in verbal and written form

2 or more years of direct patient care
Managed Care/IPA/Health Plan experience
Experience conducting annual wellness visits or similar comprehensive visits virtually or in the home
Sound understanding of all federal and state regulations including HIPAA and OSHA

Experience: 2 or more years of direct patient care required

Education:

License & Certification:

Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license
Board certified for appropriate licensure (NP: ANCC/AANP; PA: NCCPA)
Current and unrestricted DEA certificate

Schedule:

COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified