Job Description

You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse who will play a pivotal role in providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients throughout their healthcare journey. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient outcomes and promote continuity of care. Visits will be completed in-home and/or community-based services such as assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities, group homes, or other designated locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive in-home assessments for patients, including medical history reviews, physical examinations, and medication management with a minimum of 25 visits per week in assigned territory.
• Conduct thorough assessments of patients' health status, including physical examinations, medical histories, and risk assessments.
• Formulate accurate diagnoses and develop individualized treatment plans based on evidence-based practices and guidelines.
• Manage and monitor chronic health conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases, ensuring optimal disease control and patient education.
• Prescribe medications and adjust dosages as necessary, while educating patients on proper medication administration and potential side effects.
• Promote preventive healthcare measures, including immunizations, screenings, and lifestyle modifications, to improve patient health and prevent future illnesses.
• Provide patient education on disease management, healthy lifestyles, and self-care practices to empower patients to take an active role in their health.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care and seamless transitions for patients.
• Serve as patients' primary care provider.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records (EMR) to track patient progress, treatment plans, and interventions to be completed within 48 hours of visits.
• Exhibit exceptional bedside manner, fostering trust and rapport with patients and their families through genuine care and empathy.
• Schedule and conduct regular follow-up appointments with patients to assess treatment effectiveness and make necessary adjustments.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and adhere to healthcare regulations and standards to maintain the highest level of care quality.
• Participate in after-hours, on-call to conduct longitudinal care and IHA visits as needed.
• Ensure reliable transportation to and from member appointments, adhering to scheduled times and assigned territories.
• Adhere strictly to all company policies, procedures, mission statement, values, Code of Ethical Business Conduct, and Compliance Program.
• Comply with all Federal and applicable State and local laws regarding privacy, confidentiality, and security of health information, and other designated information.
• Other duties as assigned based on business needs.

Skills

• Technical skills in formulating diagnoses and developing treatment plans.
• Excellent communication and bedside manner.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals.

Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we're dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

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