Provider Partners
Job Title
Registered Nurse Practitioner – Long-Term Care / Assisted Living – La Porte, IN
Base Pay Range $122,000.00 – $126,000.00 per year
Job Summary The Institutional Special Needs Plan (ISNP) Nurse Practitioner is responsible for coordinated and comprehensive care of Provider Partner Health Plan (PPHP) members at designated skilled nursing facilities. The Nurse Practitioner works in collaboration with the member’s primary care physician to deliver exceptional health care. The nurse practitioner is the medical liaison to the interdisciplinary staff and allied health providers and communicates effectively to assure seamless delivery of services. As a key member of the clinical team in the skilled nursing facility, the Nurse Practitioner provides preventive care, diagnoses acute and chronic illnesses, orders and interprets diagnostic tests, prescribes medications, refers to specialists as appropriate, establishes a plan of care with short-term and long-term goals, and serves as a resource to members, families, and staff.
Essential Responsibilities
Demonstrates autonomy and proficiency in performing comprehensive health assessments.
Collaborates with the member’s primary care physician to create a care plan focused on prevention, early detection and timely intervention.
Adheres to Provider Partners Health Plan standards of documentation and communication as directed by the PPHP Model of Care.
Observes scope of practice in the state in which licensed and working.
Communicates with physicians and family members during transitions of care.
Effectively communicates with all members of the care team and facilitates a medically appropriate plan of care to avoid unnecessary duplication of testing and fragmentation of care.
Required Proficiencies
Clinical competence and understanding of evidence-based practice.
Proficient in computer skills – confidence in learning and using unfamiliar computer programs and electronic devices. Ability to export data, create reports and relay results.
Strong commitment to the care of the elderly and needs of their families.
Solid interpersonal and communication skills.
Good organizational skills.
Admirable teaching skills.
Strong customer service orientation.
Minimum of 3 years clinical care experience.
Skilled Nursing Facility/Long Term Care experience preferred.
Case management experience preferred.
Knowledge of current standard medical practices and experience with Medicare/Medicaid.
Detailed knowledge of I‑SNP MOC and I‑SNP population.
Proficiency in nursing/medical databases and Microsoft programs.
Positive and enthusiastic attitude.
Independent thinking, autonomy and ability to problem solve and make decisions.
Licensure, Credentialing and Certification
Currently licensed as Acute, Adult/Gerontological or Family Nurse Practitioner in the state of practice.
Meets Provider Partner Health Plan credentialing requirements.
Holds or is eligible for DEA licensure and CDS licensure (if required in the state of practice).
Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
Current unrestricted RN license for the state in which the Nurse Practitioner is practicing.
Valid driver’s license and car insurance with reliable transportation.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Base Pay Range $122,000.00 – $126,000.00 per year
Job Summary The Institutional Special Needs Plan (ISNP) Nurse Practitioner is responsible for coordinated and comprehensive care of Provider Partner Health Plan (PPHP) members at designated skilled nursing facilities. The Nurse Practitioner works in collaboration with the member’s primary care physician to deliver exceptional health care. The nurse practitioner is the medical liaison to the interdisciplinary staff and allied health providers and communicates effectively to assure seamless delivery of services. As a key member of the clinical team in the skilled nursing facility, the Nurse Practitioner provides preventive care, diagnoses acute and chronic illnesses, orders and interprets diagnostic tests, prescribes medications, refers to specialists as appropriate, establishes a plan of care with short-term and long-term goals, and serves as a resource to members, families, and staff.
Essential Responsibilities
Demonstrates autonomy and proficiency in performing comprehensive health assessments.
Collaborates with the member’s primary care physician to create a care plan focused on prevention, early detection and timely intervention.
Adheres to Provider Partners Health Plan standards of documentation and communication as directed by the PPHP Model of Care.
Observes scope of practice in the state in which licensed and working.
Communicates with physicians and family members during transitions of care.
Effectively communicates with all members of the care team and facilitates a medically appropriate plan of care to avoid unnecessary duplication of testing and fragmentation of care.
Required Proficiencies
Clinical competence and understanding of evidence-based practice.
Proficient in computer skills – confidence in learning and using unfamiliar computer programs and electronic devices. Ability to export data, create reports and relay results.
Strong commitment to the care of the elderly and needs of their families.
Solid interpersonal and communication skills.
Good organizational skills.
Admirable teaching skills.
Strong customer service orientation.
Minimum of 3 years clinical care experience.
Skilled Nursing Facility/Long Term Care experience preferred.
Case management experience preferred.
Knowledge of current standard medical practices and experience with Medicare/Medicaid.
Detailed knowledge of I‑SNP MOC and I‑SNP population.
Proficiency in nursing/medical databases and Microsoft programs.
Positive and enthusiastic attitude.
Independent thinking, autonomy and ability to problem solve and make decisions.
Licensure, Credentialing and Certification
Currently licensed as Acute, Adult/Gerontological or Family Nurse Practitioner in the state of practice.
Meets Provider Partner Health Plan credentialing requirements.
Holds or is eligible for DEA licensure and CDS licensure (if required in the state of practice).
Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
Current unrestricted RN license for the state in which the Nurse Practitioner is practicing.
Valid driver’s license and car insurance with reliable transportation.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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