Nurse Practitioner (MUST BE ABLE TO CONDUCT HOME VISITS
Company: Alignment Healthcare
Location: Modesto
Posted on: January 19, 2023
Job Description:
Geriatrics opening in Modesto, California. MUST BE ABLE TO
CONDUCT HOME VISITS IN STANISLAUS COUNTY
NEW GRADS WELCOME! (Must have an active California state Nurse
Practitioner)
Here are some of the benefits that you will enjoy:
- Yearly Bonus 7.5% of annual base salary
- Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) Grant up to 15% of annual
salary
- Continuing education reimbursement up to $1,500 per calendar
year + 3 CME days
- 18 days of PTO, 8 paid holidays and 1 Floating Holiday
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401k matching contribution up to 4% Alignment Healthcare was
founded with a mission to revolutionize health care with a serving
heart culture. Through its unique integrated care delivery models,
deep physician partnerships and use of proprietary technologies,
Alignment is committed to transforming health care one person at a
time. By becoming a part of the Alignment Healthcare team, you will
provide members with the quality of care they truly need and
deserve. We believe that great work comes from people who are
inspired to be their best. We have built a team of talented and
experienced people who are passionate about transforming the lives
of the seniors we serve. In this fast-growing company, you will
find ample room for growth and innovation alongside the Alignment
community. Position Summary: The Alignment Jump Start Assessment
program is a physician-led and advanced practice clinician-driven
program that is intended to care for and support Alignment
Healthcare patients with complex and chronic care needs. As a JSA
Advanced Practice Clinician, you will work within an
interdisciplinary team environment that includes physicians, nurse
practitioners, physician assistants, case managers, and other
health care team members to ensure proper delivery of clinical and
home-based patient care. In this role, you will assess, develop,
and coordinate options and services promoting quality care in order
to achieve optimal health care outcomes while also ensuring
cost-effective care complying with Alignment policy and all state
and federal regulations. Our members are typically aged 65 and over
and home and virtual visits will be between 45 and 60 minutes
depending on whether it is an annual or initial visit. General
Duties/Responsibilities: (May include but are not limited to) JSA
APC s responsibilities:
- Conduct initial or annual face-to-face patient visits in home
and clinic settings
- (Follow CMS guidelines to make virtual visits when
appropriate)
- Health Risk Assessment includes:
- Past medical history
- Review of symptoms
- Physical examination
- Medication review
- Cognitive/depression screenings
- Fall assessment/functional assessment
- Immunizations and preventive health screenings including
Colonoscopy, Breast Cancer screening, Bone density, and diabetes
eye exams
- Advance Care Planning and POLST
- Update and reevaluate the year-to-year diagnoses following CMS
guidelines and HCC coding
- Identify diagnoses and develops proper care plan for chronic
disease management
- Provide patient/family/caretaker education and facilitate
patient empowerment and quality of life
- Matching care desired with care given while providing true,
informed consent
- Collaborate with HEDIS/STARS and other Alignment programs and
departments to facilitate optimal program integration and
continuity of care
- Refer patient to an appropriate program such as Care Anywhere
Program
- Refer patient to social worker for appropriate community
resources as needed
- Provide contact information for patient to receive medical
assistance to avoid unnecessary emergency room visit and
hospitalization
- Comply with all HIPAA regulations and maintains security of
protected health information (PHI)
- Complete EMR documentation with quality that meets Alignment
expectations in a timely manner. Minimum Requirements: To perform
this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. Minimum
Experience:
- Computer literacy/EMR proficiency
- At least one (1) year prior clinical experience
Education/Licensure:
- Active California state license as a Nurse
Practitioner/Physician Assistant
- Active Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Board
Certification
- Medicare Part D Prescriber
- Valid California driver license and current automobile
insurance
- NP (Nurse Practitioner):
- Active RN License (Must, upon hire)
- Active NP License (Must, upon hire)
- Furnishing number (Must, upon hire)
- NPI Number (Must, upon start)
- DEA Number (Must, within 6 months of start)
- Board Certification: AANP, ANCC (Must, within 6 months of
start)
- Valid BLS (Basic Life Support) (Must, upon start)
- Valid ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (Preferred) PA
(Physician Assistant):
- Active PA License (Must, upon start)
- NPI Number (Must, upon start)
- DEA Number (Must, within 6 months of start)
- Board Certification: NCCPA (Must, within 6 months of
start)
- Valid BLS (Basic Life Support) (Must, upon start)
- Valid ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (Preferred)
Other:
- Knowledge of current clinical standards of care
- Ability to work independently
- Excellent communication skills, especially with older
adults
- Good time management skills
- Experience in care of older adult (geriatric) patients
preferred
- Home care experience preferred
- Computer literacy/EMR proficiency Work Environment The work
environment characteristics described here are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. Essential Physical Functions: The physical demands
described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
required to talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to
stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects,
tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee
frequently lifts and/or moves up to 10 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability
to adjust focus.
Alignment has implemented a policy requiring all new hires to
receive the COVID-19 vaccine and booster. Proof of vaccination and
booster will be required as a condition of employment subject to
applicable laws concerning exemptions/accommodations. This policy
is part of Alignment s ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and
well-being of its staff and community, and to support public health
efforts.
Alignment Healthcare, LLC is proud to practice Equal Employment
Opportunity and Affirmative Action. We are looking for diversity in
qualified candidates for employment:
Minority/Female/Disable/Protected Veteran.
If you require any reasonable accommodation under the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA) in completing the online application,
interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing or otherwise
participating in the employee selection process, please contact
Alignment Healthcare.
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