The Southeast Permanente Medical Group/ Kaiser Permanente currently has an opening for a REMOTE No Sleepless Nights NP position working 40 hours per week. The person in this role will be responsible for day-to-day operational management of the No Sleepless Nights Program, as well as ongoing program development and enhancements to effectively provide health services to the members of the KP Georgia region. He or she will collaborate with other regional departments to ensure effective coordination of care and serve as KP GA liaison to national Kaiser Permanente programs to establish and maintain high-quality health services.
The ideal candidate will hold a valid Georgia license as a Certified Nurse Practitioner and have one-year minimum experience as a nurse practitioner in an acute clinical setting. He or she should also have experience facilitating performance improvement projects and experience planning, coordinating and implementing programs.
Additional and/or preferred experience and requirements:
- Three years of Nurse Practitioner experience with at least one year of experience in a primary care clinic setting
- Qualified to care for Medicare beneficiaries and Medicaid recipients under Federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) qualifications
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations
- Computer skills
Major responsibilities and/or essential functions:
- Works with surgeons, radiologists, radiation oncologists and physicians to provide quality care to patients with health concerns
- If available, reviews patient’s previous health history in HealthConnect/EPIC
- Obtains, compiles, and records patient medical data, including health history, progress notes and results of physical examination in HealthConnect
- Orders and/or administers diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests
- Interprets diagnostic test results for deviations from normal
- Prescribes therapy or orders medical treatments or diagnostic studies in any health care setting in accordance with Rule 360-5-.07(8)
- The NP may perform and recommend/supervise the performance of medical treatments and procedures by other direct patient care providers
- Makes tentative diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patients and confirms with supervising physician
- Develops and performs comprehensive treatment plans after gathering information on all new patients or established patients, which may include a complete medical history and physical examination, and medical record review
- Updates or revises existing treatment plan based on new information if appropriate
- Ensure a consistent level of quality of care for all members accessing the program services
- Instructs, counsels and educates patients about prescribed medications and therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance
- Educates patients concerning what can be expected prior to, during and after diagnostic and treatment procedures
- Evaluates the patient’s physical and emotional recovery after treatment, utilizing appropriate resources as needed
- Builds effective working relationships with physicians, hospital staff, vendors, and other departments within TSMPG and the health plan
The Southeast Permanente Medical Group (TSPMG) is one of Georgia’s largest independent, physician-owned, multi-specialty medical groups. More than 600 physicians and 200 associate practitioners work together in a unique integrated care model to provide high-quality care to over 315,000 Kaiser Permanente members. Care is delivered at 26 medical offices featuring state-of-the-art equipment, labs, imaging services, and pharmacies. We also provide surgical services and around the clock care at some of the area’s top hospitals.
TSPMG offers a competitive salary, a generous retirement package, paid time off, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, long and short term disability, relocation allowance, and more. We also offer numerous clinical and non-clinical learning opportunities and physician leadership development.
Atlanta, our home for more than 30 years, is a thriving metropolis that blends southern charm with modern art, music and culture. Learn more about our beautiful southern city at http://www.atlanta.com/.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We maintain a drug and nicotine free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Valid Georgia Certified Nurse Practitioner license; 1+ year NP experience in acute clinical setting; experience with performance improvement and program planning; computer skills; remote work.
Key Responsibilities
- managing program operations
- coordinating patient care
- developing treatment plans
Skills & Tools
HealthConnect, EPIC
Job Details
- Category: Healthcare Services - Advanced Practice
- Seniority: Entry Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — Georgia, United States
- Languages: English
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Relocation assistance
About The Southeast Permanente Medical Group
One of Georgia's largest independent, physician-owned, multi-specialty medical groups providing integrated care to Kaiser Permanente members. — Industry: Healthcare