Nurse Practitioner - Case Management

Job Description

Job Description

We are currently seeking a dynamic and passionate Nurse Practitioner to join our client's team for an exciting case management opportunity in beautiful San Ysidro, San Diego!
Essential Functions of the Job:
Is responsible for prescribing appropriate medication, health regimens, and lifestyle adjustments that will contribute to their recovery from diagnosed health issues, prevent future health issues, and promote a healthier life.
Is comfortable managing stable patients with chronic conditions by utilizing internal resources, such as e-consult services, and other references to maintain their general health without the need/urge to refer patients to outside specialty care providers.
Is able to triage and quickly recognize when treatment is appropriately provided on site versus in the urgent care or emergency room.
Responds to and provides crisis intervention services when needed; ensures behavioral health services are delivered in a culturally appropriate fashion, and is consistent with State of California laws and regulations, professional standards of care, agency guidelines, and professional ethical guidelines.
Refers the appropriate patient to the appropriate Behavioral Health providers including: the Psychiatrist; the Psychiatric PA; the Psychiatric NP; the Doctorate in Psychology; the Licensed MFT team; and other appropriate BH members providing these services.
Efficiently and effectively prioritizes daily tasks and duties that help maintain high-acuity patients out of emergency and urgent care facilities and/or enables safe and expedient transitions of care.
Completes all required medical documentation in the Electronic Medical Record in a timely manner consistent with excellent documentation in compliance.
Assists in developing and implementing procedures and protocols to facilitate the delivery of comprehensive health services and quality assurance.
Assists in developing and implementing procedures and protocols to facilitate the delivery of comprehensive health services and quality assurance.
Provides inpatient coverage and call coverage as assigned by Medical Director.
Screens and monitors the management of chronic conditions, symptomatic and well patients.
Coordinates the preparation of reports and written documentation including medical records, as required by the department clinic, state and federal agencies.
Supervises Nurses and assistants in examining room and may serve as preceptor for team members.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities
Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, inservice meetings and workshops.
Attends meetings as required and participates on committees as directed.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Supervisory Relationship
Collaborative relation to the Physician and/or Medical Director
Requirements
Education Required (Minimum level of education):
Minimum: Nurse Practitioner License, or Licensed Independent Practitioner
Certifications/Licenses

Required:
Minimum: RN license and CPR Certification
Experience Required (Minimum level of experience):
Minimum: 2 years of demonstrated experience in community clinic and/or Managed Care System.
Technical Knowledge and Skills Required to Perform the Job:
Wound Care, ACLS
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of standing and
walking. Frequent sitting. May assist patients in getting onto examination table. Will be
required to work at other sites. Will be requires to work participate on on-call panel and
work evenings and/or weekends.

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