Nurse Practitioner NP)-Lufkin/Livingston (21762)

Location of work: Livingston/Lufkin

Job Summary:

The Nurse Practitioner, in collaboration and consultation with physicians, staff RNs and other health care professionals, provides holistic, compassionate care to Members and families. The Nurse Practitioner practices within the context of collaborative management with a physician(s) in diagnosing, managing, and preventing acute and chronic illness and disease, and promoting wellness. The Nurse Practitioner role includes accountability for Plan Medical Management activities.

Essential Functions:

Performs in-depth health risk assessments on all assigned Members

Works collaboratively with physicians, case managers, social workers, family members, key care givers and any appropriate ancillary medical personnel as appropriate

Responsible for identifying overall quality improvement activities through assessing and planning health care which is individualized to the member and consistent with policies and protocols

Reviews and interprets the medical, surgical and social history of members

Performs appropriate screening procedures for members

Interprets laboratory and other diagnostic data and recommends appropriate treatments or actions for follow-up, reconciles medications

Responsible for prescribing or performing various treatment modalities - including, but not limited to: medications, injections, wellness counseling, suturing and ancillary testing

Refers members to PCP, case management and disease management programs as necessary

Practices in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws which govern confidentiality and medical information privacy regulations (HIPAA)

Maintains control of all PHI information

Consistently identifies unmet needs and gaps in care, and initiates appropriate referrals as indicated

Synthesizes information and easily diagnoses and creates a comprehensive plan of care.

Achieves clinical performance targets

Creates positive rapport and engagement with Members

Communicates and collaborates with Facility leadership to achieve Member care needs and goals

Participates in Plan Committees relating to Clinical Guidelines, Quality Improvement, and Compliance as indicated.

Creates and maintains schedule of team member availability to ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications:

Education

Licensure/Certifications

Preferences

Travel Requirements: Travel required

Physical and Psychological Demands:

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to variable temperatures, fumes or airborne particles, blood and other body fluids. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The time will be split between administrative and clinical duties based on the needs of facility. The preceding functions may not be comprehensive in scope regarding work performed by an employee assigned to this position classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of this position. Management also reserves the right to make reasonable accommodations so that a qualified employee(s) can perform the essential functions of the position.

We are an Equal opportunity employer; We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Plans as well as a Highly competitive compensation package.

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