Wellness Nurse Practitioner - Watsonville, CA

Wellness Nurse Practitioner - Full-time

Location: Watsonville, CA

Required Qualifications:

• Current California Nurse Practitioner license.

• Extensive knowledge of medicine and anatomy.

• Current DEA licensure / Prescriptive Authority post-hire.

• Active CPR/BLS Certification.

• Bilingual required – English and Spanish.

• Nurse Practitioner certification from either the ANCC or AANP.

• 2+ years of clinical experience as an NP in either Primary Care, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Gerontology, or Palliative Care.

• Home care experience.

• Working knowledge of chronic care management and various medication options.

Job Description

• Perform wellness exams and assessments for participants at their place of residence, in designated clinics, or via telehealth.

• Assess new patients by gathering information, reviewing diagnoses, and analyzing medical test results.

• Develop complete plans of care to address the needs of patients.

• Educate patients about their care plan and healthcare options and assist them in making key decisions.

• Revise care plans based on the patient’s progress and input from physicians and other medical providers.

• Update patient medical records after each encounter.

• Offer emotional support for patients and their families.

• Obtain and record patients' medical history and symptoms, including medicine reconciliation.

• Conduct HCC coding, verification, and risk adjustment.

• Collaborate with Primary Care providers and case managers/teams to ensure the completion of holistic patient care.

• Complete patient charts within 72 hours of patients’ visits.

• Abide by all HIPAA rules and regulations and maintain patients’ confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records

Benefits:

• Tremendous Career Growth Opportunities!

• Senior management and leadership are very well respected by the team!

• Great work environment with a family-like work culture!

• Medical, Dental and Vision + 401k + Tuition Assistance + Disability