Providence, Rhode island
Nurse Practitioner - Coastal @ Home Job Opening in Providence, Rhode island - Job Description
Coastal Medical is searching for a full time Nurse Practitioner to be a part of our Coastal @ Home team providing comprehensive home-based medical care to our highest need patient population. Working in collaboration with a dedicated team of professionals, the Nurse Practitioner will provide physical assessment, management of health problems, health counseling and treatment for patients in their home. Our position offers a unique opportunity to our patients' overall health through our primary commitment to wellness and disease prevention. This Nurse Practitioner will be part of a multi-disciplinary team that cares for the Coastal Medical geriatric population.
Coastal Medical is Rhode Island's largest physician owned and physician governed medical group, serving patients in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. An equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, Coastal Medical employs over 500 professionals in a variety of roles and functions including: physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists, nurses, lab technicians, IT personnel and medical billers.
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Conducting in-home medical visits to geriatric and adult patients for routine visits, acute illness, post hospital or sub-acute discharge and routine follow up care for patients with complex medical conditions
Conducting goals of care discussions with patients, as necessary and facilitating the completion of advance directives documentation
Collecting and documenting past medical history and family history
Identifying gaps in care, ensuring optimal care coordination, and providing teaching and disease management to patients as needed
Establishing immunization schedules
Ordering and reviewing lab results
Establishing an accurate problem list for patients and supporting documentation of illness and risk factors
Coordinating care with Primary Care Healthcare team and participation in Clinical Care Conferences
Referring patient to community programs for weight loss, exercise, fall preventions and other services as appropriate
Job Requirements
Current Nurse Practitioner (APRN or NP) licensure in the state of Rhode Island (in good standing required)
Active Board Certification as an Adult, Geriatric or Family Nurse Practitioner
Outstanding organizational skills and ability to multi-task
Ability to utilize an electronic health record
Initiative, problem solving ability, adaptability and flexibility
Ability to work without direct supervision and practice autonomously
Capacity to collaborate with professional colleagues as necessary to ensure quality care
Presents an authentic, friendly, welcoming a nd professional public facing appearance
State-wide travel and operation of motor vehicle for extended periods
? Use of own vehicle and proof of personal auto insurance is require
? Must also have a have a clean driving record
Physical Effort and Dexterit
y Sit and stand for prolonged periods of tim
e Work and move among all offices of Coastal Medica
l Excellent hand/eye coordinatio
n Lift up to 30 pound
s Ability to assist bed bound patients in movement necessary for physical examinatio
n Capability to climb multiple flights of stair
s Manual dexterity to operate personal computers and standard office machines and equipment as it pertains to one's positi
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