Nurse Practitioner
Visiting Physicians Association
This is a Full-time position in Seattle, WA posted May 11, 2021.
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Medical Management (USMM) is an affiliate of a leading Fortune 100 company.
A national organization built on a continuum of care with premier healthcare providers, clinicians and patient focused individuals working together.
Our Mission – “Through Compassionate Patient-Centered Care in the Home; We will Provide Exceptional Outcomes across our Continuum of Services” – Visiting Physicians Association, Pinnacle Senior Care, Grace Hospice, Comfort Hospice, Home DME & our In Home Health Assessments (IHA).
Our Values of Integrity, Respect, Teamwork & Excellence are leading us to a better tomorrow for patient care.
Our Purposes Centered on “We are Unified in our Work through our Continuum of Services” “We can Find Comfort that We are Making a Difference for our Patients” & “We make a Broader Positive Impact on Society”, allows USMM to be poised for a phenomenal future.
We are seeking candidates who desire the experience of delivering quality & compassionate healthcare within proven care models with patients at the forefront of everything we do.
Position Description
The Nurse Practitioner delivers primary health care and patient care management in a residential setting, within the scope of practice for a Nurse Practitioner, as delegated by the collaborative Physician.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Oversees performance of assigned Medical Assistant Takes history, examines, determines diagnoses and treats scheduled patients Provides written documentation of patient visit, per NCQA standards Takes patient vital signs, as necessary, if Medical Assistant is unable to obtain Performs phlebotomy (Venipuncture only), as necessary, if Medical Assistant is unable to complete draw.
Performs injections and/or immunizations.
May perform ECG, Holter and/or Pulse Oximetry occasionally Instructs patients/caregivers on proper medication and treatment regimens Performs minor surgeries as necessary, limited to I&D, removal of foreign body, suture removal, minor lacerations, minor aspiration Works with Patient Care Coordinator to assure orders and referrals are properly/timely placed Communicates with patients, caregivers, agency nurses, other providers and vendors as necessary to assure proper diagnosis and treatment Performs all clinical duties while observing OSHA Universal Precautions Attends required meetings and in-services and participates in committees, as requested Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional licenses and affiliations Performs related work as required
REQUIRED Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
Active CPR Certification Licensed as a NP in the State where VPA office located
