Nurse Practitioner

Company: Matrix Medical Network
Location: Desoto
Posted on: October 10, 2020

Job Description:

Responsibilities Position Summary

The Nurse Practitioner or NP works as part of the Clinical Operations Team, providing clinical assessment and care to assigned patients in their homes and in skilled nursing facilities.

The Nurse Practitioner or NP Identifies quality improvement activities and planning individualized health care consistent with Matrix Medical Network policy protocols.

The Nurse Practitioner or NP accurately completes summary and care management referral forms, consistently identifies unmet needs and gaps in care and initiates appropriate referral to health plans and outreach to PCP contacts.

Type: Full Time Temporary Nurse Practitioner

Location: Work from home, traveling a radius around Desoto, Texas

Hours: Days. Flexible schedule. No-call or evenings.

Qualifications

Education

. Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.

. Master’s or Doctorate Degree required OR commensurate experience and satisfactory completion of NP licensure.

Licensure/Certifications

. Current RN and NP licensure in state of practice

. Board certification by AANP or ANCC, in Adult, Family Practice and Geriatrics or Adult-Gerontology. Current CPR certification.

Pertinent Clinical Work Experience

.New Grad NP – Minimum of 3 years RN work experience in critical care, emergency medicine, adult physician practice, hospice/home care AND 0-1 year clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner in geriatric, adult or family practice setting.

. NP – Must also have: Minimum 1 year clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner in geriatric, adult or family practice setting.

Education Experience

. Must be licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in geriatric, adult or family practice setting.

Travel Requirements: Travel required

. Must meet company driving standards

. Must have valid state driver license and be able to drive a car

. Must meet company’s automobile liability insurance standards and provide proof of coverage

. Must be able to travel by public transportation, and airplanes

. Must be able to independently travel to assigned locations

Work Environment:

Matrix clinical staff works with a diverse member populations, in a typical home care associated environment. Clinical staff will be required to function independently with traditional resources, and Matrix specific technology.

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