Family Nurse Practitioner | Philadelphia | PA

DirectShifts seeks a dynamic, team-oriented Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) who is skilled in the provision of primary / urgent care for the managed Medicaid population. The ideal candidate will function independently in a collaborative environment. 

Responsibilities:

• Confidence and comfort in assessing the patient initial evaluation, history, and physical examination of patients whether they are primary care or urgent care patients
• Make decisions regarding data gathering and appropriate management and treatment for the initial evaluation of a problem or the follow-up of a previously diagnosed condition
• Provides patient care management within advance practice parameters; manage acute care and chronic care activities
• Assist team members with inbound clinical triage
• Identify, develop, and implement clinical protocols for patient treatment
• Assist with patient education activities
• Conduct presentations and community sessions pertaining to disease specific process and wellness
• Monitor the quality of care delivered to our members
• Document patient contacts appropriately; complete chart reviews on a regular basis and in a timely manner
• Provide and receive feedback on quality of care being delivered regulatory standards are met

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited program for Family Nurse Practitioners (FNP)
• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in state of Pennsylvania
• BLS Certification
• Current Certification by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners or American Nurse Credentialing Center
• Meets all requirements to obtain associate medical staff membership and required privileges of service.
• Eligible for a DEA and NPI
• Experience with EMR records preferable
• At least 1-2 years of experience in primary care, preferably in a family practice setting that treats pediatric patients
• Experience in an urgent care environment a plus