Field Nurse Practitioner (El Centro, CA)
Molina Healthcare, El Centro, CA, United States
Job Summary
Provides screening, preventive primary care and medical care services to members — primarily in non‑clinical settings where members feel most comfortable, including in‑home, community and nursing facilities and “pop‑up” clinics. Strives to ensure member progress toward desired outcomes and contributes to overarching strategy to provide quality and cost‑effective member care.
Responsibilities
Provide general medical care and care coordination to various and/or specific patient member populations — adult, women’s health, pediatric, and geriatric.
Perform comprehensive evaluations including history and physical exams for gaps in care and preventive assessments.
Address both chronic and acute primary care complaints, and demonstrate ability to ascertain medical urgency.
Establish and document reasonable medical diagnoses.
Seek specialty consultation as appropriate.
Order/perform pertinent diagnostic laboratory and radiology testing for the medical diagnosis or presenting symptoms; work within an environment of limited resources and therefore use diagnostic tests judiciously and appropriately.
Understand when a member’s needs are beyond their scope of knowledge and when physician oversight is needed.
Create and implement a medical plan of care.
Schedule appointments for visits when appropriate.
Provide post‑discharge coordination to reduce hospital readmission rates and emergency‑room utilization.
Perform face‑to‑face in‑person visits in a variety of settings including in‑home, skilled nursing facilities, and public locations.
Perform face‑to‑face visits via alternative modalities based on business need, leadership direction and state regulations.
Order bulk laboratory orders to target specific member populations.
Perform alternating on‑call coverage to triage any urgent lab results and pharmacy inquiries and develop appropriate plans of care.
Participate in community‑based “pop‑up” clinics to build relationships with communities, and address gaps in health care.
Drive up to 120 miles a day on a regular basis to a variety of locations within the assigned region. Drive beyond 120 miles as part of extended mileage may be required on special project days. Special projects may include an overnight hotel stay.
Obtain and maintain cross‑state license in other states besides home state based on business need.
Collaborate with fellow nurse practitioners to develop best practices to perform work duties efficiently and effectively.
Actively participate in regional meetings.
May prescribe medications and perform procedures as appropriate.
Perform timely medical records documentation in electronic medical record (EMR) computer system.
On occasion, may be required to walk flights of stairs while carrying up to 50 lbs. of equipment.
Engage in practices constituting the practice of medicine in collaboration with and under the medical direction and supervision of a licensed physician to the degree required by state laws.
Local travel required (based upon state/contractual requirements).
Required Qualifications
At least 1 year of experience as a nurse practitioner, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Active and unrestricted national certification from one of the following organizations: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Current state‑issued license to practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). License must be active and unrestricted in state of practice.
Prescriber Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license with authority to prescribe per state qualifications. License must be active and unrestricted in state of practice.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Valid and unrestricted driver's license, reliable transportation, and adequate auto insurance for job related travel requirements.
Ability to work within a variety of settings and adjust style as needed – working with diverse populations, various personalities and personal situations.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate self‑motivation.
Responsive in all forms of communication.
Ability to remain calm in high‑pressure situations.
Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships.
Excellent time‑management and prioritization skills; ability to focus on multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to change.
Excellent problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Microsoft Office suite/applicable software program(s) proficiency, and electronic medical record (EMR) experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience as a registered nurse or nurse practitioner in a home health, community health or public health setting.
Experience in home health as a licensed clinician, especially in management of chronic conditions.
Experience with underserved populations facing socioeconomic barriers to health care.
Immunization and point‑of‑care testing skills.
Bilingual.
Benefits & Compensation
Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package.
Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V.
Pay Range: $101,721 - $198,356 / ANNUAL
*Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.
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Provides screening, preventive primary care and medical care services to members — primarily in non‑clinical settings where members feel most comfortable, including in‑home, community and nursing facilities and “pop‑up” clinics. Strives to ensure member progress toward desired outcomes and contributes to overarching strategy to provide quality and cost‑effective member care.
Responsibilities
Provide general medical care and care coordination to various and/or specific patient member populations — adult, women’s health, pediatric, and geriatric.
Perform comprehensive evaluations including history and physical exams for gaps in care and preventive assessments.
Address both chronic and acute primary care complaints, and demonstrate ability to ascertain medical urgency.
Establish and document reasonable medical diagnoses.
Seek specialty consultation as appropriate.
Order/perform pertinent diagnostic laboratory and radiology testing for the medical diagnosis or presenting symptoms; work within an environment of limited resources and therefore use diagnostic tests judiciously and appropriately.
Understand when a member’s needs are beyond their scope of knowledge and when physician oversight is needed.
Create and implement a medical plan of care.
Schedule appointments for visits when appropriate.
Provide post‑discharge coordination to reduce hospital readmission rates and emergency‑room utilization.
Perform face‑to‑face in‑person visits in a variety of settings including in‑home, skilled nursing facilities, and public locations.
Perform face‑to‑face visits via alternative modalities based on business need, leadership direction and state regulations.
Order bulk laboratory orders to target specific member populations.
Perform alternating on‑call coverage to triage any urgent lab results and pharmacy inquiries and develop appropriate plans of care.
Participate in community‑based “pop‑up” clinics to build relationships with communities, and address gaps in health care.
Drive up to 120 miles a day on a regular basis to a variety of locations within the assigned region. Drive beyond 120 miles as part of extended mileage may be required on special project days. Special projects may include an overnight hotel stay.
Obtain and maintain cross‑state license in other states besides home state based on business need.
Collaborate with fellow nurse practitioners to develop best practices to perform work duties efficiently and effectively.
Actively participate in regional meetings.
May prescribe medications and perform procedures as appropriate.
Perform timely medical records documentation in electronic medical record (EMR) computer system.
On occasion, may be required to walk flights of stairs while carrying up to 50 lbs. of equipment.
Engage in practices constituting the practice of medicine in collaboration with and under the medical direction and supervision of a licensed physician to the degree required by state laws.
Local travel required (based upon state/contractual requirements).
Required Qualifications
At least 1 year of experience as a nurse practitioner, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Active and unrestricted national certification from one of the following organizations: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Current state‑issued license to practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). License must be active and unrestricted in state of practice.
Prescriber Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license with authority to prescribe per state qualifications. License must be active and unrestricted in state of practice.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Valid and unrestricted driver's license, reliable transportation, and adequate auto insurance for job related travel requirements.
Ability to work within a variety of settings and adjust style as needed – working with diverse populations, various personalities and personal situations.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate self‑motivation.
Responsive in all forms of communication.
Ability to remain calm in high‑pressure situations.
Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships.
Excellent time‑management and prioritization skills; ability to focus on multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to change.
Excellent problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Microsoft Office suite/applicable software program(s) proficiency, and electronic medical record (EMR) experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience as a registered nurse or nurse practitioner in a home health, community health or public health setting.
Experience in home health as a licensed clinician, especially in management of chronic conditions.
Experience with underserved populations facing socioeconomic barriers to health care.
Immunization and point‑of‑care testing skills.
Bilingual.
Benefits & Compensation
Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package.
Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V.
Pay Range: $101,721 - $198,356 / ANNUAL
*Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.
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