Nurse Practitioner

Position: Nurse Practitioner 

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Location: Yuma, AZ
Employment Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, and innovative care management company.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Flexible paid leave and vacation policy.
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Qualifications Required:

• Valid Nurse Practitioner (NP) certification/license in Arizona (AZ)
• Valid Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certification/license
• NP (Independent Practice) (2+ years)
• 2+ years of experience in any of the following:
  • Home Health Care
  • Hospice
  • Managed Care (2+ years)
• Do you have experience with computer-based data management programs?
• Do you have experience conducting annual wellness visits or similar comprehensive visits and appropriately charting HCCs; general knowledge of risk adjustment.
• Are you seeking full-time?
• Are you bilingual in English/Spanish?

Preferred:

• Palliative Care (2+ years)
• Dialysis Care (2+ years)

Overview:
The company supports patients suffering from Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) by forming deep-rooted relationships and preparing them both emotionally and physically for the challenges of managing kidney disease.

Position Summary:
Nurse Practitioners are responsible for delivering personalized compassionate medical care to our patients. Primary duties include patient health assessments, conducting physicals, prescribing medications, maintaining accurate records, scheduling appointments, administering follow-up appointments, and working collaboratively with the care management team to ensure patients receive quality, evidence-based care. This position involves conducting in-home visits in the state of residence and occasional training/meetings at headquarters outside of the home state.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Deliver evidence-based, timely care that reduces hospitalizations, maximizes quality of life, and prioritizes patient health and satisfaction.
• Conduct comprehensive annual wellness exams.
• Prescribe medications, order tests, and collaborate with healthcare professionals.
• Collaborate with care management RNs and social workers for patient care planning.
• Practice autonomously with the ability to work without direct in-person supervision.
• Heavy daily travel within a one-hour radius from the main location, including 3-4 days on the road visiting patients and 1-2 days of telehealth.

Position Requirements:

• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner license in the state.
• Board-certified by ANCC or AANP.
• Current and unrestricted DEA certificate.
• Ability to work independently and practice autonomously.
• Heavy daily travel, access to transportation, a valid driver's license, and car insurance.
• Proficiency with medical instruments and equipment.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
• 2+ years of NP experience.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Experience in kidney disease and related co-morbidities (HTN, Diabetes, CHF) preferred.
• Experience in end-of-life discussions, palliative care, and hospice preferred.
• Experience practicing in managed care, value-based context required.
• Experience conducting annual wellness visits, comprehensive visits, and appropriately charting HCCs.
• General knowledge of risk adjustment