Family Nurse Practitioner, Homevisits/Telehealth

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Kentucky.

📋 Description

• Conduct annual risk assessments in residential environments or via telehealth within the nurse practitioner’s scope of practice, as assigned by the Collaborative Physician.

• Execute thorough in-home health risk evaluations to identify existing and chronic disease conditions along with physical, mental, and social needs.

• Gather patient histories, carry out examinations, and establish diagnoses.

• Provide written records of patient visits in accordance with NCQA standards.

• Measure patient vital signs as required.

• Initiate case management referrals and liaise with primary care providers as needed.

• Interact with patients, caregivers, agency nurses, other healthcare providers, and vendors to ensure accurate diagnoses.

• Carry out clinical responsibilities while adhering to OSHA Universal Precautions.

• Safeguard patient confidentiality.

• Attend mandatory meetings and training sessions and engage in committees as requested.

• Participate in professional development activities and maintain relevant professional licenses and affiliations.

• Carry out other job-related tasks as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Valid/unrestricted nurse practitioner license to practice in applicable states.

• Board certification from ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA.

• Active BLS Certification.

• Current enrollment in Medicare/Medicaid.

• Valid and unrestricted driver's license with a clean driving record.

• Exceptional EHR capabilities.

• Geriatric training or experience is preferred.

• Ability to adapt to varying weather conditions and diverse patient home/residential environments.

• Full range of bodily movement, including the ability to handle/lift patients; manual dexterity; eye-hand coordination; normal visual acuity; normal hearing; and the capacity for standing, bending, walking, and climbing stairs.

• Regularly lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Capability to travel in an automobile or van for up to 150 miles daily in urban and/or rural areas; ability to drive if necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401K Retirement Plan.

• Paid Orientation and Training.

• A+ rated malpractice coverage with tail coverage.

• No holidays, no hospital rounds.