Palliative Nurse Practitioner-Full Time(STL) at EverTrue Inc

Brentwood, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Oct, 26

Salary

154271.0

Posted On

19 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Physical Examinations, Diagnostic Testing, Electronic Health Records, Care Planning, Prescription Management, Patient Education, Clinical Data Analysis, Geriatric Care, Palliative Care, Medical Billing, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Emergency Response

Industry

Fundraising

Description

Job Description: Introduction At EverTrue, team members at all levels find their calling in our mission of Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest. In this work environment, all team members are part of a community and appreciated by the people they work with – residents and coworkers – every day. Summary The Nurse Practitioner (sometimes referred to as an “Advanced Practice Nurse”) provides an enriched level of medical care with a goal of increasing wellness, prevention of illness and improving outcomes of care through early detection, wellness visits, and more timely diagnosis and/or treatment; Works with a multi-disciplinary team and individualizes treatment plans as residents move from practitioner(s) to provider(s) outside an EverTrue community, and upon returning home. In addition to resident care, the Nurse Practitioner provides bedside education for staff. The Nurse Practitioner works in collaboration with the community Medical Director in providing care and services to residents; Practices within the scope of licensure and in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act and state and federal licensure rules and regulations for the level of care in which they practice; Practices in accordance with EverTrue clinical and administrative policies and procedures and in accordance with the Collaborative Practice Agreement. Responsibilities 1. Performs physical examinations and institutes preventive health measures 2. Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess resident’s clinical problems and health care needs 3. Records physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient's condition utilizing electronic health records. Maintains medical records and submits at least 10% of records to the Medical Director for bi-weekly review in accordance with the “Collaborative Practice Agreement” 4. Records all services performed for accurate billing for services provided in compliance with all local, state and federal laws, as well as payor rules and regulations; Submits billing documents to billing agency in a timely fashion 5. Works with the Medical Director, other in-house physicians, staff, residents and family members to develop a comprehensive resident care plan and reviews plan periodically with resident’s physician 6. Prescribes, recommends, or discontinues drugs and treatments in accordance with the “Collaborative Practice Agreement” and the state’s “Nurse Practice Act”; Assists EverTrue in establishing formularies for medication and other therapeutic measures 7. Prescribes therapy such as physical therapy, respiratory therapy, or related therapeutic procedures 8. Refers patients to Physician for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment with a goal of achieving better outcomes in multi-disciplinary treatment plans; Certifies and re-certifies resident for Medicare stays 9. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Provides bedside teaching and/or clinical education programs to clinical staff if requested; Collaborates and advises with EverTrue Home Office clinical team in establishing best practices; Collects and analyzes data to identify best practices, state averages, and Medicare guidelines 10. Maintains credentials and licensure with all major insurance companies and licensing boards with the assistance of EverTrue and billing agency 11. Follows all procedures and protocol as per EverTrue policy, federal and state regulations, standard practice and in accordance with the “Collaborative Practice Agreement” 12. Responds to emergencies in licensed areas, or in Independent Living, when available Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 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. -Current Missouri RN licensure and NP License -Certification as a Geriatric and/or Adult Nurse Practitioner -Palliative Care certification required if working in the palliative care program (May be obtained after employment) -Successful completion a Nurse Practitioner program -Must be CPR BLS (basic life support) certified with the American Red Cross -Prior experience in Geriatrics preferred -Ability to read, analyze and interpret general and professional documents; Ability to write routine reports and correspondence; Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations; Must have proficient computer skills; Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action Physical Requirements and Working Conditions The work environment characteristics and physical demands 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; risk of radiation and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by those assigned to this classification. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by those occupying this position and are subject to possible modification by EverTrue in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EverTrue Pay & Benefits Pay grade: I ($96,165.00/year to $154,271.00/year) Eligible for shift differentials: No. For information on EverTrue benefits-eligibility by employment status, please see below. All employees: Paid Time Off (PTO) and PTO Sell-back, Retirement savings benefits with an employer match contribution, Education Financial Assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Wellness, Pay advances (PayActiv), Caregiver support (TCARE), Leaves of Absence, Special retail deals and discounts (Perkspot), and Commuter support. Part-time: In addition to the benefits provided to all employees… Extended Sick Pay, Bereavement Pay, and Jury Duty Pay. Full-time or Weekend Option: In addition to the benefits provided to all employees and Part-time employees… Medical/Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care), Life insurance, Disability (Long-term and Short-term), Voya income protection benefits (Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident), and Pet insurance. Additional Information: N/A

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Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner provides advanced medical care to older adults, focusing on wellness, prevention, and timely diagnosis. They collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to develop individualized treatment plans and provide clinical education to staff.