11282 - Nurse Practitioner - PRN

Company: Matrix Medical Network
Location: Goose Creek
Posted on: September 14, 2020

Job Description:

Responsibilities The Nurse Practitioner (NP) acts as part of the clinical services team and may be providing direct patient care in nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities (SNF), telehealth and in-home visits or working in an Employee Health and Wellness Service (EHWS) setting in a client location. Depending on the nature of the assignment, the NP may conduct assessments to members in skilled nursing facilities, in an in-home or telehealth settings. Assignments in the EHWS role would entail working directly with the clients’ employee.

Type: PRN Nurse Practitioner

Location: Home, SNF, Telehealth, Retail and other community environments in Goose Creek, SC

Hours: Days, Nights, Weekends. Flexible schedule.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Pediatric/Adult/Geriatric assessments, medical history, diagnosis and treatment, health education, physician referrals, case management referrals, follow-up and clear documentation according to Matrix guidelines and protocols.

Works collaboratively with physicians, case managers, social workers, family members, key care givers and any appropriate ancillary medical personnel as appropriate

Patient education, communication to the Primary Care Physician (PCP), follow-up facilitated with the PCP, and case management referrals may also be part of any assessment

Services may be provided in a variety of venues to include; Home Visits, Skilled Facility Visits, Mobile Clinic Visits, Telehealth Visits, and Retail Clinic Visits

Nurse Practitioners are expected to achieve Matrix standards for quality, customer service, productivity and teamwork

Consults with the Manager to ensure compliance with guidelines

Participates in Risk and Quality Management programs, clinical meetings and other meetings as required

Responsible for identifying overall quality improvement activities through assessing and planning health care which is individualized to the member and consistent with Matrix Medical Network policies and protocols

Reviews and interprets the medical and social history of members

Performs appropriate screening procedures for members

Interprets laboratory data, recommends appropriate follow-up, reconciles medications

Is compliant with OSHA, State Board of Nursing

Participates in all mandatory compliance and other training programs, seeks guidance for compliance-related concerns and adheres to all applicable laws, regulations and Matrix Medical Network policies and procedures

Maintains positive control of all PHI information

Works closely with Clinical Support Coordinators (CSC) and others within Matrix to create an effective and productive schedule

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred

Master’s Degree required OR commensurate experience and satisfactory completion of NP licensure

Licensure/Certifications

Current RN and NP licensure in state of practice to include prescription authority or the ability to obtain

prescriptive authority.

Board certified by the AANP, ANCC or the AACCN in a Matrix approved specialty.

Current CPR certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Minimum of 1 year nurse practitioner clinical experience preferred

Must be able to demonstrate computer skills, including use of e-mail and Microsoft office word and excel

Must be able to demonstrate effective written communication skills including but not limited to writing

reports and correspondence

Must be able to demonstrate effective verbal communication skills, including but not limited to speaking

effectively to members, providers, families and staff and listening to members, providers and families

Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, and use time effectively and efficiently. Concentrates efforts on

priorities

Demonstrated successful experience working in an environment of change. Effectively copes with

change and uncertainty; responds and “shifts gears” comfortably

Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of both external and internal customers, acts

with customers in mind

Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with customers, and gain their trust

and respect

Uses logical methods to solve problems with effective solutions; looks beyond the obvious for solutions

Is action oriented and sees challenges as opportunities

Education Experience

Must be licensed as a Nurse Practitioner.

Travel Requirements: Travel required

Travel may be required

Must have valid state driver license and be able to drive a car

Must have proof of adequate automobile insurance coverage for the state of residence

Must be able to travel by public transportation, and airplanes

Must be able to independently travel to assigned locations

Physical and Psychological Demands:

Requires prolonged sitting

Requires bending, stooping, twisting, kneeling, crouching, crawling and/or stretching from seated or

standing positions

Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate medical equipment,

keyboard, telephone, copier, calculator and other office equipment

Requires close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust visual focus, hearing and smelling.

Must be able to communicate information via telephone or computer

Requires moderate to intense concentration due to complexity of the job

Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

Must be able to observe “Universal Precautions” for blood-borne pathogens and body fluids

Work Environment

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 upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to variable temperatures, fumes or airborne particles, pets, blood and other body fluids. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The time will be split between administrative and clinical duties based on the needs of Matrix Medical Network.

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