Nurse Practitioner, Telehealth

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

📋 Description

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

• Carry out thorough in-home health risk evaluations to pinpoint active and chronic health conditions, along with patients’ physical, mental, and social requirements.

• Gather patient histories, conduct examinations, and establish diagnoses.

• Provide written records of patient consultations in compliance with NCQA standards.

• Measure patient vital signs as required.

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

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

• Perform clinical responsibilities while adhering to OSHA Universal Precautions.

• Uphold patient confidentiality at all times.

• Attend mandatory meetings and in-services and engage in committees upon request.

• Take part in professional development initiatives and sustain professional licenses and affiliations.

• Execute other job-related tasks as assigned.

• Collaborate with colleagues, physicians, medical personnel, patients, caregivers, agency nurses, providers, and vendors.

⛳️ Requirements

• Possession of an active/unrestricted nurse practitioner license for practice in covered states.

• Board certification from ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA.

• Current active Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

• Current enrollment in Medicare and Medicaid programs.

• A valid and unencumbered driver’s license with a clean driving record.

• Exceptional electronic health record (EHR) skills.

• Preferred experience or training in geriatric care.

• Capability to adjust to varying weather conditions and diverse patients' home/residential settings.

• Full range of body motion is required, including the ability to handle and lift patients; manual dexterity; eye-hand coordination; normal visual acuity and hearing; and abilities involving standing, bending, walking, and climbing stairs.

• Capacity to regularly lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to travel in a vehicle for up to 150 miles daily in both urban and rural locations.

• Willingness to drive, if necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401K Retirement Plan.

• Paid Orientation and Training.

• A+ rated malpractice insurance with tail coverage.

• No holidays and no hospital rounds.