General Hours of Work: 5:00 PM- 11:00 PM CST (Day and Night Coverage Required) 

Exempt/Nonexempt: Non-exempt (Hourly) 

Department/Unit: Senior Care 

Hours/FTE: PRN as needed (12 and 6 hour shifts available) 

Reports To: Director- Clinic Operations

SUMMARY:  

The responsibility for the provision of medical care to patients in Avel eCare Senior Care under the direction and supervision of a physician. Nurse Practitioners practice under the rules and regulations of the Nurse Practice Act of the states in which the practitioner is providing services. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

• Evaluates the physical, mental, psychosocial, and developmental needs of patients; obtains complete patient history; performs physical examinations using techniques of auscultation, observation, and inspection; orders laboratory and radiologic studies and interprets test results; carries out prescription drug orders; orders treatments for acute and chronic conditions as appropriate; manages common acute or chronic illness and referrals via two-way video technology; collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, primary care providers, and specialists physicians as needed; formulates and communicates treatment plans with patients and families; provide education to assist with patient healthcare needs and decisions.  
• Uses the appropriate diagnostic tests in accordance with protocols and procedures approved by the appropriate licensing and administrative authorities.  
• Documents the processes of care delivery.  
• Coordinates the medical and nursing plan of care to ensure patient-centered care.  
• Meets with the physician for consultation and collaboration as required. Assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients according to acceptable standards of practice.  
• Assists with the development and implementation of new Avel eCare Senior Care services and programs, including quality improvement projects, protocol development, workflow mapping, and clinical effectiveness research.  
• Assists with the design, revision, and implementation of protocols.  
• Recognizes and reacts appropriately to environmental safety factors related to patient care.  
• Participates in data review and analysis of Avel eCare Senior Care operational outcomes and metrics as requested.  
• Interacts with Avel eCare Senior Care customers to facilitate the development of best practice standards and professional relationships ensuring a strong relationship between Avel eCare Senior Care and its customers. Provides education to customers to support high quality care.  

REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:  

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program required.  
• Master’s or Doctorate degree required.  
• One or more years of experience preferred.  
• Geriatrics, internal medicine, nursing home, and/or experience with geriatric populations preferred.  

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, and/or REGISTRATIONS:   

• Licensed as a nurse practitioner with one unrestricted state license is required.   
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse with one unrestricted state license is required.  
• An active Federal DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) and State CSR certification (if applicable) is required.   
• APRN (advanced practice registered nurses) licensure required within the states that Avel eCare Senior Care services are being provided within 6 months of hire including any state specific education requirements.   
• Federal DEA and/or State DEA certification may be required within the states that Avel eCare Senior Care services are being provided within 6 months of hire.   
• Completion of state specific certification/education within the initial and renewal time periods is required.  
• Must maintain full and current certification as a nurse practitioner from a nationally recognized certifying body. The certification must be in the specialty to which the individual is being appointed or selected.  

Job Code: 375

JOB CODE: 375