Nurse Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

About Us Upperline Health is an innovative and fast-growing healthcare company focused on bringing more specialties into value-based care. We are a physician practice caring for patients with chronic illnesses with an emphasis on diabetes and vascular disease who we treat through co-management with our specialists such as podiatrists, endocrinologists, wound care providers and vascular care providers and in collaboration with their PCP. Our team provides an additional layer of clinical and psychosocial support for patients with chronic illnesses. Upperline's interdisciplinary team sees patients in the clinic, home, hospital and facilities and provides wrap-around services including 24/7 clinical support, remote patient monitoring, behavioral health telemedicine and other resources. We help provide relief from the burdensome symptoms of chronic illness, help patients and caregivers navigate the healthcare system, and guide patients through difficult treatment choices. Upperline Health is based out of Nashville, TN and has clinics in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee. Why join our team? * Highly competitive salary * Generous comprehensive benefit options include medical, dental and vision, 401K and PTO * Continuing Medical Education reimbursement * State license reimbursement * Highly supportive interdisciplinary team * Rapidly growing company with potential leadership opportunities About the Nurse Practitioner (APP) Role Upperline Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (APP) for clinic-based and home-based care in Palm Coast, FL. In collaboration with Upperline's local Physician team, APPs develop complex plans of care in accordance with the patient's health status and overall goals and values; provide medical diagnostics and treatments in the home consistent with the APP's scope of practice and the patient's medical condition; educate patients and families on medication usage, diet & nutrition, and crisis anticipation & prevention; communicate medical information to the patient's physicians and other providers as well as to Upperline's Physician team and broader interdisciplinary team. Upperline's Advanced Practice Providers (NPs) take part in weekly interdisciplinary team meetings, on-call schedules and scheduled education sessions. Ideal candidates will have experience with the following: working with geriatrics, primary care and/or home-based care, palliative or hospice care and/or previously worked in a value-based care environment. Most importantly, candidates must demonstrate compassion for patient needs, have great attention to detail, and thrive in a collaborative environment with rapid growth. Responsibilities of the Nurse Practitioner (APP): * Develop and implement clinical plans of care for adult patients facing chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes, COPD, CHF, debility, dementia). * Gather patient history, physical exam, and diagnostics in the home or clinic setting. * Develop and implement treatment plans given patient's goals of care and current conditions. * Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to meet the patient and family's physical and psychosocial needs. * Provide compassionate care for our complex patients and their families. * Educate patients and families about medication usage, side effects, illness progression, diet & nutrition, medical adherence and crisis anticipation & prevention. * Communicate with other Upperline clinical team members as well as patient's community providers to coordinate optimal care and resources for the patient and their family. * Communicate with Upperline's local physician to review patient records and care plans on a timely basis consistent with state regulations and company standards and policy. * Maintain patient medical records and medical documentation consistent with state regulations and company standards and policy. * Complete accurate and timely documentation according to risk adjustment standards per education provided. * Participate in continuing education as required by the state Board of Nursing. * Prescribe medication as permitted by the state Board of Nursing. * Other related duties as deemed necessary. Qualifications of the Nurse Practitioner (APP): * Family or Adult - Geriatric Nurse Practitioner with appropriate certification and state licensure is required. * Possession of DEA registration or eligibility. * Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. * Must be comfortable providing care in patient's home. * Experience leading a team as clinician manager highly preferred; including day-to-day management, regular 1:1s, scheduling, presenting, performance coaching, onboarding. * A reliable automobile, valid driver's license and minimum state required liability auto insurance are required. Upperline's provider team commutes in their personal vehicle to home visits and receives mileage reimbursement. * Adaptability to thrive is a fast-paced growth-forward environment. * Previous experience working in AthenaHealth is highly preferred. * Proficiency in using Microsoft Office products is necessary. * Excellent oral and written communication skills to ensure that each of your interactions with patients, family caregivers, clinicians, and team members is effective and meaningful. Compensation Compensation is commensurate to compensation for similar positions in the region and based on prior training and experience. Job Type: Full-time