Homeoffice RN, NP Urgent Care, Per Diem - Virtual UC at MemorialCare Medical Foundation

***PRIME CANDIDATE UNDER CONSIDERATION****

EssentialFunctions and Responsibilities of the Job

• Providehistory and physical as appropriate for each patient

• Effectivelyidentify, evaluate, and address acute health conditions as well as diseaseprevention and health promotion issues.

• Ability to perform many procedures, including woundclosure, I&D, foreign body removal, slit lamp exam, etc.

• Maintainslegible, accurate and confidential medical records. Documents all medicalevaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, referralsand consultation.

• Refer,as necessary certain medically necessary non-emergent hospital and specialty services

• Coordinateand direct appropriate care for member by means of an initial diagnosis andtreatment, obtaining second opinions as necessary and consultation withcontracted specialists

• Follow-upon referrals made to specialists to assess the results of the care, medicationregimen and special treatment and ensure continuous care

• Establishprocedures to contact members when they miss appointments, requirere-scheduling for additional visits, or confirming referrals to a specialistfor care

• Coordinatemember discharge planning and referrals for other service

• Submitservices with the usual and customary billed charges in a timely fashion. 

• Responsiblefor a mental health assessment, ruling out mental disorders due to a generalmedical condition, ruling out substance related disorders and identifyinggeneral medical conditions that cause or exacerbate psychological symptoms.

• Documentall mental health services provided to members in the medical chart, includingreferrals to out of plan mental health providers

Essential Job Outcomes

• Provide high quality patient care that is guided by protocols and standardized procedures

• Able to multi-task and remain professional in a high-stress environment

• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills

   

Experience 

• 3+ years related experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner in an Urgent Care or Emergency room setting

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• Education/Licensure/Certification  

•  California RN-Nurse Practitioner Licensure

• Must possess current California RN, NP, NP Furnishing and DEA certifications

• National Certification in related specialty (eg. Family Nurse Practitioner)

• Current BLS

• NPI and DEA