Family Nurse Practitioner

Job Summary Provides direct primary care to adult and geriatric patient populations who reside in Residential Care Facilities, Assisted Living, Memory Care Facilities, and more. The NP will provide comprehensive healthcare services to a diverse patient population, focusing on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic conditions. The Nurse Practitioner will deliver services under the direction of the interdisciplinary team and Chief Medical Officer or Medical Group Physician. Job Duties and Responsibilities The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. General: Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the agency’s mission, philosophy and scope of services. Demonstrates knowledge and respect of rights and responsibilities by observance of patient/participant: Privacy, confidentiality and safety, including reporting of patient/participant abuse or neglect. Foster and maintain an effective working relationship between co-workers, patients, families, caregivers, and other professional members of the community. Demonstrates reliability by: Making every attempt to report to work on time and providing proper notification for absence or tardiness. Demonstrates ability to problem-solve and make decisions by: Assessing situations and considering all possibilities to resolve the issues then correcting the problems presented in a reasonable amount of time. Seeks guidance and direction as needed, utilizing proper chain of command. Demonstrates professionalism at all times by respectful interpersonal relationships with employees, patients, families, caregivers, referral sources, contractors, and community members. Demonstrates effective time management skills by: Coordinating activities to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency, willingness to adjust or revise work schedules as requested, seeking prior authorization for overtime, adhering to the policy for make-up time, completing assigned projects within specified time frames. Participates in Performance Improvement activities when requested. Works well independently and within the Interdisciplinary Team structure. Promotes a team approach through cooperation, mutual respect, flexibility and dependability. Ensures all regulatory standards for State, Federal and CHAP are met. Assumes responsibility for on-going personal development and continuing education. Completes monthly and annual trainings as assigned by the Governing Board, Director of Human Resources and/or Director of Nursing. Creates opportunities for new referrals and referral relationships when representing the company in the community. Supports the philosophy, objectives and mission of BeLoved Hospice. Stays current with all mandatory agency requirements. Attire to be consistent with the BeLoved Hospice dress code policy. Specific to Position: Conduct thorough physical examinations and health assessments Develop and follow individualized Plan of Care for each patient Diagnose and treat acute and chronic health conditions, including prescribing medications and managing ongoing therapies. Acts as an expert consultant or attending physician for primary care patients as assigned Assists the Chief Medical Officer and/or Family Medicine Physician in the oversight of patient care by providing direction for orders and interventions to optimize patient outcomes. Performs face-to-face visits for patients within a specified time frame. Capable of giving adequate report on patient conditions to the Chief Medical Officer, Medical Director, RNs and other members of the interdisciplinary team, as needed. Reports unusual conditions, observations and pertinent information to the correct interdisciplinary team members. Provide health education and counseling to patients, families, and facility staff on disease prevention, lifestyle modifications, and self-management. May participate in the competence evaluations of nursing staff and other nurse practitioners. Participates in community education, as requested, by the Administrator, Director of Nursing or Chief Medical Officer Shares in the physician on-call rotation, with back-up available at all times from the medical group physicians. Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in accordance with legal and ethical standards Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic tests and laboratory results Serves as a source of clinical expertise to facility staff, agency, providers, and payer sources. Acts as a resource for prescriptions when patient’s attending physician is not available. May perform or assist in medical procedures at the patient’s residence, including intravenous or subcutaneous line placement, and phlebotomy. Maintains in-depth knowledge of pharmaceuticals for management of patient symptoms Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings Participates in Performance Improvement activities as requested. Consults appropriately with Chief Medical Officer or Medical Group Physician if uncertain about management of a disease, treatment options, or if required interventions beyond the knowledge and expertise of the nurse practitioner. Provides emotional and spiritual support and makes appropriate referrals to other team members Facilitates communication among patient, family and hospice team Other duties as assigned. Physical/Safety Requirements: Participates in emergency procedures, including disaster drills. Operation of equipment in a safe manner and shares responsibility for communicating safety violations or unsafe practices to management. Equipment Used: General office equipment (telephone, copy machine, computer, fax machine) and motor vehicles. Category 1 for potential exposure to blood/bodily fluids. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Utilizes appropriate PPE, as needed. Follow the designated plan of action in the event of a fire or other emergency/disaster/ Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday. Must have the strength and endurance required for sitting for lengthy periods of time. Must possess sight/hearing/speech senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position are fully met. Use appropriate body mechanics as needed for personal use. Utilize appropriate basic office equipment. Qualifications and Experience To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job. Must be hold active certification as a Geriatric Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioner (AANP) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Maintains active NP and RN licensure with the Oregon Board of Nursing. Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. Maintains active NPI and DEA registration and provides such information to the Medical Group Prefer prior experience in family medicine or geriatrics. Must be able to speak, read and write the English language. Must have reliable transportation and maintain auto insurance. Successful completion of background check pursuant to ORS 181A.195. Must be able to handle frequent interruptions, problem solve, and have exceptional follow through skills. Must be able to cope with emotionally charged situations encompassing patients, families, caregivers, and team members. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Continuing education credits Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Malpractice insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Medical Specialty: Geriatrics Internal Medicine Primary Care Supplemental Pay: Bonus opportunities License/Certification: Nurse Practitioner License (Required) BLS Certification (Required) DEA Certification (Required) Ability to Relocate: Salem, OR: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person