Nurse Practitioner, Home Visits/Telehealth

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

📋 Description

• Conduct annual risk assessments in residential environments or through telehealth, adhering to the Nurse Practitioner scope of practice.

• Execute thorough in-home health risk evaluations to uncover active and chronic health issues, as well as physical, mental, and social needs.

• Gather patient histories, perform evaluations, and establish diagnoses.

• Provide written documentation of patient visits in compliance with NCQA standards.

• Measure patient vital signs as required.

• Initiate case management referrals and liaise with Primary Care Physicians (PCPs) as necessary.

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

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

• Uphold patient confidentiality at all times.

• Attend mandatory meetings and training sessions, and participate in committees when requested.

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

⛳️ Requirements

• Possess an active/unrestricted nurse practitioner license for practice in coverage states.

• Achieve board certification from ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA.

• Hold an active BLS Certification.

• Maintain current enrollment in Medicare/Medicaid programs.

• Have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

• Demonstrate exceptional EHR proficiency.

• Adapt to varying weather conditions and the unique environments of patients’ homes or residences.

• Exhibit full body motion capabilities, including the ability to handle and lift patients; possess manual and finger dexterity; maintain eye-hand coordination; have normal visual acuity and hearing; and perform standing, bending, walking, and stair climbing tasks.

• Ability to routinely lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Capability to travel by automobile or van up to 150 miles daily in both urban and rural settings.

• Willingness to drive when necessary.

• Geriatric training or experience is preferred.

• Strong skills in teamwork and the ability to maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401K Retirement Plan.

• Paid Orientation and Training.

• A+ rated malpractice coverage with tail coverage.

• No holidays, no hospital rounds.