FT Nurse Practitioner- SNF/ALF Eagle Pass

Job Summary:The Institutional Special Needs Plan (ISNP) Nurse Practitioner isresponsible for coordinated and comprehensive care of Provider Partner Health Plan (PPHP)members at designated skilled nursing facilities.The Nurse Practitioner works in collaboration with the member's primary care physician todeliver exception health care. The nurse practitioner is the medical liaison to theinterdisciplinary staff and allied health providers and communicates effectively to assureseamless delivery of services.As a key member of the clinical team in the skilled nursing facility, the Nurse Practitionerprovides preventive care, diagnoses both acute and chronic illnesses, orders and interpretsdiagnostic tests, prescribes medications, refers to specialists as appropriate, establishes a planof care with short-term and long-term goals, and is a resource to members, families, and staff.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES• Demonstrates both autonomy and proficiency in performance of comprehensive healthassessments.• Collaborates with member's primary care physician to create a care plan focused onprevention, early detection and timely intervention.• Adheres to Provider Partners Health Plan standards of documentation andcommunication as directed by the PPHP Model of Care.• Observes the scope of practice in the state in which he or she is licensed and working in.• Communicates with physicians and family members during transitions of care.• Effectively communicates with all members of the care team and facilitates a medicallyappropriate and effective plan of care to avoid unnecessary duplication of testing, andfragmentation of care.REQUIRED PROFICIENCIES• Clinical competence and understanding of evidenced-based practice.• Proficient in computer skills- confidence in learning and using unfamiliar computerprograms and electronic devices. Ability to export data, create reports and relay results.• Strong commitment to the care of the elderly and the needs of their families• Solid interpersonal and communication skills• Good organizational skills• Admirable teaching skills• Strong customer service orientation• Minimum of 3 years clinical care experience.• Skilled Nursing Facility/Long Term Care experience preferred.• Case management experience preferred• Knowledge of current standard medical practices and experience withMedicare/Medicaid.• Detailed knowledge of I-SNP MOC and I-SNP population.• Proficiency in nursing/medical databases and Microsoft programs.• Positive and enthusiastic attitude.• This role requires independent thinking, autonomy and ability to problem solve andmake decisions.LICENSURE, CREDENTIALING AND CERTIFICATION• Currently licensed as an Acute, Adult/Gerontological or Family Nurse Practitioner in thestate of practice.• Meets the Provider Partner Health Plan credentialing requirements.• Holds or is eligible for DEA licensure and CDS licensure (if required in the state ofpractice)• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.• Current unrestricted RN license for the state in which the Nurse Practitioner is practicing.