Nurse Practitioner - Per Diem (PRN)

The position:

We are looking for a part-time Nurse Practitioner. (Weekdays, Daytime) The ideal candidate for this role demonstrates a high level of clinical expertise in working with members with acute and chronic conditions and is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, plan, management, education, health promotion and care coordination for member health needs. This position is recognized as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and Independent Licensed Practitioner by the Nevada State Board of Nursing and will provide care within the scope of practice as outlined by applicable state law, licensing, and regulations.

The Company:

This role is with USHS, an Arkos Health Company. Arkos Health is a new kind of healthcare company that serves health plans and provider organizations an integrated system-of-care comprised of clinical and social services backed by a robust technology platform. By engaging individuals with virtual, in-home, in-clinic and in-facility care options, Arkos Health delivers advanced community-based health services that allow our clients to live healthier, more independent lives.

Requirements:

• Current and valid State of Nevada RN license required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and Nevada Advanced Practice Nursing license required; Master’s degree in Nursing preferred.
• Board Certification from a nationally recognized certifying body for Nurse Practitioners required.
• Unrestricted prescribing and dispensing privileges with DEA licensure required.
• 2 years’ experience as Advanced Practice Nurse preferred.
• Experience working with adult, older adult, geriatric population preferred.
• Experience and understanding of population health management preferred.
• Ability to problem solve and prioritize dynamic patient conditions.
• Flexibility, adaptability with ability to shift work assigned based on competing needs of the organization.
• Driving may be a requirement for this position. Current Nevada driver's license and proof of insurance.

Main Job Functions

• Performs history and physical assessments that are complete, accurate, relevant and appropriate for age, gender and clinical presentation and/or problem based on referral visit type for members served. “In-home” and “referral visit type” may be located at private residences, facilities, AND provider offices. Visit type may include acute, palliative assessment or follow up, CHA, or home health request for evaluation.
• Demonstrates knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, and presentation of acute and chronic conditions.
• Conducts thorough review of available member records in preparation for scheduled visit to assist in supporting capture of appropriate diagnoses, while utilizing critical thinking to interpret diagnostic studies and screening evaluations to develop appropriate diagnosis and plan based on results.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests and communicates results timely with member and provider.
• Develops, implements, evaluates, and alters treatment plan of care as needed.
• Makes recommendations and/or adjustments to medications as needed.
• Participate in development of the Home Wellness and Palliative Care Programs to meet the health care needs of members.
• Responsible for providing comprehensive care and symptom management for members enrolled in home wellness program.
• Demonstrates and maintains accurate, complete, and timely documentation in electronic health record to include but not limited to:

• Correct diagnosis code(s).
• Status of all acute and chronic conditions identified.
• Plan to address all diagnosis identified at time of visit.
• Demonstrates understanding and working knowledge of key elements of Risk Adjustment Factor (RAF) and Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCC) model within 90 days of hire.
• Demonstrates understanding and working knowledge of key elements of Quality STAR/HEDIS measures within 90 days of hire.
• Rotation of telephonic on call coverage after hours.

The Benefits

• Fully paid employee medical/dental/vision/STD/Life/AD&D insurance, dependent coverage available
• Employer matching 401k
• 15 days annual combined sick/PTO with 9 paid holidays

The Location:

Position is based in Las Vegas, NV and may require some presence at multiple office locations: in the Medical District (near University Medical Center), on North Rainbow Blvd and N Buffalo Drive.

Job Type: PRN

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All Arkos Health divisions are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under federal, state or local laws.

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