Nurse Practitioner

Works as a provider member within the HBMC interdisciplinary team in the direct delivery of home-based medical care of a population within an assigned geography. Dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of patients, this position collaborates with the PCP, HBMC interdisciplinary teammates and consultants, and as needed, the health plan Medical Director and other health professionals, to develop and carry out patients' goals of care in all phases of the patient journey.

SUMMARY

• Practices in accordance with the respective state laws and regulations governing the practice of

advanced practice nursing or physician assistants.

• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with patients, care givers, and/or their legal

representatives, IDT members, PCPs, other collaborating physicians/providers, and facility staff

when applicable.

• Performs an initial comprehensive assessment on all newly enrolled patients and provides ongoing

care thereafter. Develops a patient management care plan upon enrollment and updates it as

needed when changes in condition warrant or following hospitalization. Meets with patients and/or

their legal representatives to review newly developed or modified care plans; involves the PCP or

supervising physician in these meetings, when applicable.

• Completes follow-up and post-discharge assessments according to documented standard

operating procedure.

• Prescribes appropriate diagnostics and interventions to avoid unnecessary acute admissions.

• Comfortable with basic procedures of nursing care, including IV placement, blood draws, injections,

foley catheters, nasal packing, wound care, etc. New hire and annual skills check/training provided.

• Consults with hospital, emergency or post-acute clinical team following notification of patient

transfer.

• Educates patients and/or their legal representatives in disease processes affecting patients and

ways to manage them effectively, as well as to promote wellness.

• Provides counsel, support and education to staff as appropriate.

• Actively participates in ongoing meetings pertaining to patient care and clinical excellence

• Implements HEDIS measure campaigns and other quality initiatives to ensure the highest

standards of care and to promote the improvement of care management and delivery.

• On-call for caseload during business hours. Participation in clinical after hours on-call program on

rotational basis.

• Keeps current on relevant medical and nursing research, technology, and related issues by

attending continuing education courses, professional meetings and journal reviews.

• Perform related duties as necessary and other duties as assigned.

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Required Skills & Experience

Education and/or Experience:

o Completion of Nurse Practitioner accredited program

o Minimum of two (2) years clinical experience, primary care, home-based medical care,

geriatrics or palliative care or emergency/urgent care, desired

o Knowledge of long-term care, community resources and cost-effective alternatives

regarding patient care delivery systems

o Knowledge of CPT, ICD-10 and HCPC codes

o Knowledge of clinical standards of care

o Awareness of NCQA requirements, CMS guidelines, Medicaid/Medicare contracts and

benefit systems is helpful

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

o Current state RN license

o Current NP license

o Access to reliable transportation required; if you are driving a vehicle, you must comply

with all the terms of the Optum Motor Vehicle Safety policy

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.