Nurse Practitioner/Primary Care Provider

Stockton, California

JO# 35177

* Relocation Assistance *

Summary:

At the direction of the Medical Director, the Primary Care Provider works collaboratively with Physicians and the IDT, providing assessments, planning and primary care, and continuing medical education participants.

Responsibilities:

Perform in-person comprehensive assessments including initial, semi-annual and unscheduled assessments and continuous medical coverage to participants

Collaborate with physicians and IDT to develop care plans for each participant

Collaborate with physicians and IDT in discharge planning from acute or long-term settings

Help maintain care of participants in the nursing home, making regular visits as dictated by participant need

Work collaboratively with physicians, community-based PACE physicians, and IDT to oversee and ensure effective care coordination

At the direction of the Medical Director, review outcomes and utilization data, including hospitalizations, and use of specialists to establish best practices and policy improvements

Take part in rotating night and weekend call

Education:

Graduation from an Accredited School of Nursing Certificate as a Nurse Practitioner with Prescriptive Authority required.

Experience:

Minimum of two years of experience working with the senior population required.

Current knowledge of chronic care/geriatric issues and best practices required.

Geriatrics experience (preferred)

2 years of NP exp.

Qualifications:

Certificated as a Nurse Practitioner with Prescriptive Authority

Licensed in California

Valid State Driver’s License with a clean DMV record

Copy of recent Vehicle Insurance required

Special Skills:

Must be able to utilize independent decision-making skills in a wide variety of situations.

Requires a high degree of accuracy in the performance of varied responsibilities.

Personal computer skills required.

Must be self-motivated to complete work in a timely manner to meet deadlines.

Chris Monroe

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Phone: 615-547-2432

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