Provide coordinated, compassionate care to a diverse patient population within a team-based home health program. Responsibilities include performing medical assessments, writing prescriptions, and documenting patient encounters in a mobile work environment.
Requirements summary
Requires a Master's or Doctorate degree in Nursing or a Physician Assistant program with valid state licensure and BLS certification. Must be eligible for a DEA license and prescriptive authority.
professional certificatepostgraduate degreeInterpersonal SkillsPatient AdvocacyMedication AdministrationPatient AssessmentMedical History TakingPhysical ExaminationsPhlebotomyCritical ThinkingVenipunctureChronic Care ManagementLaboratory InterpretationPost-Acute CareRadiology InterpretationPrescription WritingPostpartum CarePrenatal Care
Job description
Department
02063
GCMG
One
Health:
Lake
Norman -
Chronic
Complex
Care
Status:
Full time
Benefits
Eligible:
Yes
Hours
Per
Week: 40
Schedule
Details/Additional
Information: Days/Hours vary per clinic needs Pay Range $51.05 - $76.60 Job Summary This position is part of a growing, team-based home health program that provides care in patients’ homes, serving a diverse population including post-acute, chronically ill, prenatal, postpartum, and high-risk pregnancy patients. Team members can expect a mobile work environment with regular travel between patient residences. The role follows a structured weekday schedule with some flexibility based on patient needs and works closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated, compassionate care. Essential Functions Performs initial and periodic medical history, physical examinations, and daily assessments in patients' homes. Records findings of examinations, assessments, and plan of care. Performs minor medical and/or surgical procedures. Writes appropriate prescriptions and administers medications. Orders and interprets daily laboratory and radiology examinations. Determines treatment plan for patient. Documents all patient encounters, records observations, interventions, and actions in a medically appropriate manner on the patient's medical record. Acts as a patient advocate for the population served. Attends, participates, and contributes to group/practice meetings and development of policies and procedures when requested. May perform phlebotomy, venipuncture, and administer medications intravenously as needed, particularly in support of RN responsibilities or in emergent situations. Physical Requirements Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Must speak English fluently and in understandable terms. Must possess intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, touch, and finger dexterity. Must have the ability to react and perform in stressful situations. Hours Monday–Friday from 8AM–5PM. Opportunity for expanded hours and weekends in the future. Education, Experience and Certifications Must have or be eligible for a DEA license. Approved to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state one works. Eligible for prescriptive authority application through the Board of Nursing or Medical Board in SC required. BLS required per policy guidelines and with expiration date greater than 90 days from date of beginning practice. Demonstrates appropriate critical thinking, interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritize and concentrate. Nurse Practitioner Master’s Degree or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required. License to practice as a Registered Nurse required. Certification in the area of practice from a nationally recognized certifying body required. Board certifications such as ANCC (FNP), NCC (WHNP), ACNP, AGACNP, AGNP, PNP, or PNP-AC are preferred based on the population served. WHNP certification is especially valued for providers comfortable with OBGYN care. Physician Assistant Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program required; Master’s Degree preferred. Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants preferred.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Adoption Assistance
Educational Assistance Program
Retirement Plans With Employer Match
Our
Commitment to
You:
Advocate
Health offers a comprehensive suite of
Total
Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational
Assistance
Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials.
Combined,
Advocate and
Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care