Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Weekend Day Call - Multiple State License)

Description

Curana Health is a provider-led, primary and post acute organization focused on senior living communities and senior living residents. We are committed to redefining and improving how health care is delivered in senior living communities to ensure residents get outstanding care and clinicians are able to practice in a highly fulfilling and rewarding environment.

What we can offer you:

We are passionate about using data and quality metrics to provide high quality care that prioritizes and preserves autonomy for the patients we serve. We are a value-driven organization that offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, flexible scheduling, and so much more.

Be a part of something bigger

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a meaningful difference for seniors? Join us and become part of a team of people whose mission is to improve the health, happiness and dignity of senior living residents! We are a compassionate primary and post-acute care organization serving seniors in assisted living, life plan communities, independent living, skilled nursing, and long-term care facilities across the United States.

• Compensation: $600 per 12 hour Saturday or Sunday daytime shift
• Full-time benefits eligible if able to commit to 5+ shifts per month. 
• Fully remote role, but must have an active North Carolina license, with additional licenses strongly preferred. 

SUMMARY

The After Hours Call Team is responsible for managing the continuity of care for residents in senior living facilities overnight and on the weekends. Members of this team respond to calls from post-acute care facility staff regarding patient care, evaluation, treatment of conditions, medication, and orders for Curana Health patients. The work is performed remotely via telephone and telemedicine with the goal of assessment and evaluation of options for treatment in place and/or transfer out to an acute care facility. The After Hours Call Team coordinates care and shares documentation in the EMR with the local, day-time Curana providers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Respond to telephone calls from post-acute facility staff using advanced call center technology.
• Provide ongoing telephonic evaluation and treatment of chronic, co-morbid illnesses, as medically appropriate.
• Remotely evaluate/treat residents for changes in condition.
• Review medications, orders, and diagnostic tests, and respond to clinical abnormalities appropriately for Curana Health patients. Submit new orders, when necessary.
• Review existing patient record and document triage notes for local, day-time Curana provider to review the next business day.
• Coordinate care with collaborating physicians as indicated for overall medical management.
• Awake and logged into clinical and IT systems to be ready to quickly answer incoming calls and review relevant medical history.
• Other duties as assigned

 EXPERIENCE

• 2+ years of demonstrated experience in telemedicine and/or telephone call triage
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience caring for patients in post-acute care facilities (ex: Skilled Nursing Facilities, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong clinical decision making skills
• Knowledge of clinical best practices for geriatric patients
• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must possess traits of punctuality, organizational skills, and ability to function within a team

EDUCATION

• Valid nurse practitioner or physician assistant license in state of operations & current board certification
• Multiple state licenses preferred for cross coverage

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Remote role
• No travel required

Curana Health is dedicated to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. We affirm, in policy and practice, our commitment to diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable or state law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances.

The EEO policy applies to all personnel matters as outlined in our company policy including recruitment, hiring, transfers, and general treatment during employment.

*The company is unable to provide sponsorship for a visa at this time (H1B or otherwise).

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