Job Description:
A Day treatment facility is looking for an Nurse Practitioner- Mobile ProgramType: Direct-HireSchedule: Monday through Friday, Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm, 40 hours per weekLocation: BronxJob PurposeThe Nurse Practitioner Supervisor (NPS) - Mobile Program will work in collaboration with Physicians, and community primary care physicians o ensure proper oversight and coordination of participant care with the Interdisciplinary Team.The NPS will support the participant's functional, clinical, and psychosocial needs, with an emphasis on independence and wellness.This role will work as the liaison between the participant, the community physician, nursing homes, and plan staff to develop and implement the plan of care including person-center goal development, communicating changes in participant condition, and facilitating primary care preventative services.Job Responsibilities The NPS Regional will be assigned nursing homes, and sites where he/she will see all participants. Supervises and manages Nurse Practitioners assigned to their location and assists with the oversight of other Center's clinical staff as needed. Complete direct reports annual performance appraisals and collaborate with other Managers providing annual performance feedback of the clinical staff as needed. In the absence of, or at the direction of, the Medical Director, the NPS will represent or serve as the Medical Director role at their location. At a minimum, performing annual wellness assessments on all assigned site participants, and ensure reflects an understanding of the complexity and multiple comorbidities of the frail and/or elderly. For participants with higher levels of risk, these assessments will be performed more frequently to appropriately address his/her level of need as described below. Provides urgent care services to participants and facilitates the provision of same day access. Assesses and manages participants with acute changes in condition in a timely manner. Assesses participants upon return from the hospital/Emergency Department within 5 days. QualificationsEducation:Graduated from a nurse practitioner education program acceptable to NYSED or certified as a nurse practitioner by a national certifying organization acceptable to NYSED.Experience Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with a frail or elderly population or, if the individual has less than one (1) year of experience but meets all other requirements, must receive appropriate training from the organization on working with a frail or elderly population upon hiring. Minimum of two (2+) years in clinical nursing practice in-home care, care management, or related field required. Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills required. High-level analytical and research skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet project deadlines. Basic Computer Skills in Microsoft office. License Licensed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in NY required. DEA Certification required. AANP or ANCC Board Certification required. Additional Requirements Be legally authorized (for example, currently licensed, registered, or certified if applicable) to practice in the State in which the healthcare professional will perform the function. Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date before engaging in direct participant contact. Must have a Medicaid Provider ID and a Medicare Provider ID in good standing. Please email: $180-$190K