Nurse Practitioner - House Calls

Location: Santa Cruz, CA
Salary: Dependent on Experience
Description:
Judge Healthcare is seeking Part-time Nurse Practitioners ASAP for House Calls in the Santa Cruz County with one of our biggest healthcare clients!!

Position Details:

• Location: Santa Cruz County, CA

Job Type: Contract Hours Per Week: 15 Schedule: Hours may be scheduled anytime between Monday - Sunday / 8am - 8pm Notes:

• Travel role
• Mileage not reimbursed (included in pay rate)
• **Pay is per assessment**
• Training, equipment and supplies provided

House Calls hours of operation are Monday-Sunday 8am to 8pm.

Working on the weekend is completely fine.

Training, equipment, and supplies are provided

Position Summary: HouseCalls Nurse Practitioners conduct in-home health assessments on enrolled Medicare Advantage members. A HouseCalls Nurse Practitioner will complete visits on members within a geographic area of responsibility. The nature of the HouseCalls visit can vary and could include performing an annual health assessment, a post discharge visit, or visiting more complex members more than once per year.

General Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-home assessments on health plan members. Average visit is 45-60 minutes in length. Assessment is performed and completed electronically.
• HouseCalls Assessment includes:

• Past medical history
• Review of systems
• Physical examination
• Medication review
• Depression screening

Responsible for checking vitals, conducting a physical exam that includes monofilament test, urine dipstick, and foot exam (as appropriate). Identify diagnoses to be used in care management and active medical management in the furtherance of treatment. Formulate a list of current and past medical conditions using clinical knowledge and judgment and the findings of your assessment. Communicate findings in your assessment that will be used to inform members PCP of potential gaps in care. Identify needs and opportunities to generate clinical referrals appropriately. Identify urgent and emergent situations and intervene appropriately. Educate members on topics such as disease process, medication, and compliance. Compliance with all HIPAA regulations and maintain security of protected health information (PHI).

Qualifications Required Education and Experience:

• NP license and national certification (ANCC or AANP, or the ability to obtain national certification and/or NP license in state of assignment) active, unencumbered licensure free any open/unresolved disciplinary actions including probation or restrictions against privilege to practice
• Minimum of 1-year clinical experience in their highest level of education, clinical setting preferred.
• Family, Geriatrics, or Adult certification required
• Experience in gerontology, cardiology, internal medicine, or endocrinology a plus.
• Home Health care or home visit experience is a plus.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to obtain reliable transportation to complete home visit assessments
• Excellent administrative, organizational, and verbal skills are required.
• Professional image and behavior are required.
• Strong communication skills with the geriatric or Medicare population.
• Proficient with electronic medical records, the internet and access to a personal computer.
• Ability to work independently.
• Detail oriented.
• Dependable and reliable.
• Ability to lift 30-pound bag in and out of car and up and down steps, as needed.
• Ability to navigate public transportation, if required.
• Ability to navigate stairs and a variety of dwelling conditions and configurations.
• Ability to sit, stand and kneel, as needed, to perform physical assessment.

Please apply now or send your resume to Dominique DeMarco @ DDeMarco2@judge.com for immediate consideration!!

Contact: ddemarco2@judge.com
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