Nurse Practitioner - Home Care at The Judge Group Inc. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Salary: Depends on Experience

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Nurse Practitioner - Family, Adult, or Geriatric


Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm EST


Location: Philadelphia Metro Area - 45-mile radius from Philadelphia city center


Type: 100% In-Home Visits/In the Field

Job Responsibilities

• Perform home visits with patients enrolled in In-Home Primary Care within a 45-mile radius of Philadelphia city center
  
  


• Conduct comprehensive evaluations during initial visits, targeting risk factors for disease exacerbations and hospitalizations in subsequent visits
  
  


• Act as, or collaborate with, Primary Care Providers (PCP)
  
  


• Coordinate patient care with other providers, including specialists and health plan case managers, to ensure cohesive care
  
  


• Work closely with care team members to deliver quality care in a timely manner
  
  


• The care center will assist with scheduling and triaging urgent issues
  
  


• Share after-hour telephone on-call coverage with other licensed providers
  
  


• Collaborate with field and office RN case managers and medical assistants
  
  


• Document acute and chronic healthcare issues, symptoms, and goals of care in the EMR system
  
  


• Ensure documentation is thorough and completed in a timely manner
  
  


• Obtain appropriate consent forms, signed and dated
  
  


• Engage frequently with patients, coders, schedulers, and supervising physicians
  
  


• Educate patients and/or families on chronic medical conditions, preventative care, and medication adherence
  
  


• Maintain professionalism at all times
  
  


• Communicate with colleagues in person, virtually, or through other professional methods
  
  


• Attend mandatory meetings
  
  


• This role requires driving within a 45-mile radius of Philadelphia, PA
  
  

Qualifications

• Prior clinical experience in primary care, palliative care, oncology, or geriatrics preferred
  
  


• Experience in home-based care preferred
  
  


• Ability to work in diverse home environments
  
  


• Proficiency with electronic medical records and various computer-based applications such as Microsoft Office
  
  


• Strong background and interest in primary care and preventative medicine
  
  


• Valid state driver's license required
  
  


• Self-directed, highly motivated professional with strong organizational skills and comfort working independently daily
  
  


• Excellent clinical assessment, analytical, leadership, and interpersonal skills
  
  


• Effective problem resolution and professional demeanor in difficult situations
  
  


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
  


• Demonstrated ability to identify, diagnose, treat, and document acute and chronic disease in adults
  
  


• Proven ability to recognize conditions, characteristics, and behaviors that place patients at risk
  
  


• Commitment to pursuing feedback, continuing education, and professional development
  
  

Contact: larcilla@judge.com


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