Job Description
Job Description
Pride Health is hiring for a Nurse Practitioner to support our client’s medical facility based in Carthage, NY 13619. This is a Contract & 1 Year opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!
Job Description:
- The Senior Community Care (SCC) program is a longitudinal, integrated care delivery program that coordinates the delivery and provision of clinical care of members in a facility setting.
- The APC within SCC provides care to our highest-risk health plan members and is part of an interdisciplinary team.
- In this role you will have the ability to achieve work life balance.
- Flexible scheduling offered where providers can flex their with no on-call, no weekends, and no holidays required.
- Optum is transforming care delivery with innovative and personal care. As one of the largest employers of APCs, Optum offers unparalleled career development opportunities.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments
- Effectively manage acute and chronic medical and behavioral conditions
- Ensure accurate and complete documentation, including ICD 10 conditions
- Communicate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
- Conduct advanced illness and advanced care planning conversations
- Provide patients and caregivers with counseling and education
Required Qualifications:
- Active and unrestricted license in the state which you reside, or ability to obtain by start date NP: Graduate of an accredited Master of Science Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice program PA: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant degree program.
- Active Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant certification through a national board: NP: Board certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners or the American Nurses Credentialing Center, with certification in one of the following:
- Family Nurse Practitioner/ Adult Nurse Practitioner/ Gerontology Nurse Practitioner/ Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- PA: Board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants Current, active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority.
- Ability to complete physical requirements of the job including lifting a 30-pound bag in and out of the car, navigating stairs and a variety of dwelling conditions, and sit, stand, and kneel to perform physical assessment.
- Access to reliable transportation
- Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable in your state.
- Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this role.
- Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1+ year of clinical experience in practice (long-term care setting preferred)
- Experience in meeting the medical needs of patients with complex behavioral, social and/or functional needs
- Understanding of Geriatrics and Chronic Illness.
- Understanding of Advanced Illness and end of life discussions
- Proficient computer skills including the ability to document medical information with written and electronic medical records
Additional Information:
- Two Travel Locations: Carthage, NY 13619 or Watertown, NY 13601
- Job Type: Contract & 1 year
- Schedule: Days, 8am - 5pm, 40 Hours per week
- Pay Range: $60 to $69.
*Offered pay rate will be based on education, experience, and healthcare credentials.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Interested? Apply now!
About Pride Health
Pride Health is Pride Global's healthcare staffing branch, providing recruitment solutions for healthcare professionals and the industry at large since 2010.
As a minority-owned business that delivers exceptional service to its clients and candidates by capitalizing on diverse recruiting, account management, and staffing backgrounds, Pride Health's expert team provides tailored and swift sourcing solutions to help connect healthcare talent with their dream jobs. Our personalized approach within the industry shines through as we continue cultivating honest and open relationships with our network of healthcare professionals, creating an unparalleled environment of trust and loyalty.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.
Company DescriptionPride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts.
Company Description
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts.