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Position: Nurse Practitioner 

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Location:
Yuma, AZ
Employment Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, and innovative care management company.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Flexible paid leave and vacation policy.
  • 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Qualifications Required:

  • Valid Nurse Practitioner (NP) certification/license in Arizona (AZ)
  • Valid Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certification/license
  • NP (Independent Practice) (2+ years)
  • 2+ years of experience in any of the following:
    • Home Health Care
    • Hospice
    • Managed Care (2+ years)
  • Do you have experience with computer-based data management programs?
  • Do you have experience conducting annual wellness visits or similar comprehensive visits and appropriately charting HCCs; general knowledge of risk adjustment.
  • Are you seeking full-time?
  • Are you bilingual in English/Spanish?

Preferred:

  • Palliative Care (2+ years)
  • Dialysis Care (2+ years)

Overview:

The company supports patients suffering from Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) by forming deep-rooted relationships and preparing them both emotionally and physically for the challenges of managing kidney disease.

Position Summary:

Nurse Practitioners are responsible for delivering personalized compassionate medical care to our patients. Primary duties include patient health assessments, conducting physicals, prescribing medications, maintaining accurate records, scheduling appointments, administering follow-up appointments, and working collaboratively with the care management team to ensure patients receive quality, evidence-based care. This position involves conducting in-home visits in the state of residence and occasional training/meetings at headquarters outside of the home state.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Deliver evidence-based, timely care that reduces hospitalizations, maximizes quality of life, and prioritizes patient health and satisfaction.
  • Conduct comprehensive annual wellness exams.
  • Prescribe medications, order tests, and collaborate with healthcare professionals.
  • Collaborate with care management RNs and social workers for patient care planning.
  • Practice autonomously with the ability to work without direct in-person supervision.
  • Heavy daily travel within a one-hour radius from the main location, including 3-4 days on the road visiting patients and 1-2 days of telehealth.

Position Requirements:

  • Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner license in the state.
  • Board-certified by ANCC or AANP.
  • Current and unrestricted DEA certificate.
  • Ability to work independently and practice autonomously.
  • Heavy daily travel, access to transportation, a valid driver's license, and car insurance.
  • Proficiency with medical instruments and equipment.
  • Knowledge of federal and state regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
  • 2+ years of NP experience.
  • Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
  • Experience in kidney disease and related co-morbidities (HTN, Diabetes, CHF) preferred.
  • Experience in end-of-life discussions, palliative care, and hospice preferred.
  • Experience practicing in managed care, value-based context required.
  • Experience conducting annual wellness visits, comprehensive visits, and appropriately charting HCCs.
  • General knowledge of risk adjustment