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 a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner to provide primary and preventative care for long-term care patients residing in skilled nursing facilities. The role involves managing residents with acute changes in condition, advanced care planning, and chronic care management.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide primary and preventative care for long-term care patients residing in skilled nursing facilities.
- Manage residents with acute changes in condition.
- Conduct advanced care planning and chronic care management.
- Prescribe appropriate medications, including controlled substances in accordance with OH Law.
- Order, review, and follow-up with treatments and diagnostic testing.
- Communicate regularly with nursing home staff to discuss changes in conditions and care plans.
- Collaborate with primary care physicians.
Qualifications
- Current, unrestricted NP license in the state of Ohio.
- Board Certification.
- DEA licensure.
- Clinical background in adult, family, or geriatric specialties.
- Experience working in a long-term care setting.
- Ability to work with an EMR.
- Ability to manage patients with advanced illness and multiple chronic conditions.
- Ability to work within an interdisciplinary care team to coordinate patient care.
Skills
- Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving.
- Ability to work independently while knowing when to escalate.
- Risk assessment and patient safety awareness.
- Managing complex or high-acuity patients.
Additional Requirements
- Schedule: Monday - Friday (8am - 5pm EST); 5 days per week; on-site.
Benefits
- Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
- Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
- 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
- Short Term Disability Insurance.
- Term Life Insurance Plan.
Required Employment / Compliance LanguageThe above benefits apply to jobs located in any U.S. state.
*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).
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.
*As a job position within our Allied division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: providing direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, accessing and administering prescription medication or other drugs, working within a clinical setting, handling sharp instruments, conducting medical procedures, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.
