Field Nurse Practitioner

Job Summary

As a Field Nurse Practitioner, you will provide essential screening, preventive primary care, and medical services to our members in comfortable settings such as their homes, communities, nursing facilities, and pop-up clinics. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring that our members make progress toward their healthcare goals, while also contributing to our mission of delivering quality and cost-effective care.

Essential Job Duties

• Deliver comprehensive medical care and care coordination to diverse patient populations including adults, women, children, and the elderly.
• Conduct thorough evaluations, including history and physical assessments, to identify care gaps and preventive needs.
• Address both chronic and acute primary care concerns, while efficiently determining medical urgency.
• Establish and document clear medical diagnoses; seek specialty consultations as necessary.
• Order and perform relevant diagnostic tests judiciously, considering your resource-limited environment.
• Create and implement individualized medical care plans.
• Schedule and coordinate follow-up appointments when appropriate.
• Minimize hospital readmissions and emergency room visits through effective post-discharge care coordination.
• Conduct face-to-face visits in various settings, including in-home and skilled nursing facilities.
• Utilize alternative modalities for visits as directed by leadership and in accordance with state regulations.
• Participate in community-based pop-up clinics aimed at building relationships and addressing healthcare gaps.
• Drive up to 120 miles daily, with potential extended travel for special projects requiring overnight stays.
• Maintain cross-state licensure based on business needs.
• Collaborate with other nurse practitioners to enhance best practices for efficient work.
• Participate actively in regional meetings.
• Prescribe medications and perform applicable procedures as permitted.
• Ensure timely documentation in electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
• Occasionally lift equipment weighing up to 50 lbs and navigate various settings, including staircases.
• Engage in collaborative practices under the supervision of a licensed physician, adhering to state regulations.

Qualifications Required

• Minimum of 1 year experience as a nurse practitioner or a similar educational and experiential combination.
• Active national certification from AANP or ANCC.
• Current, unrestricted Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) license in your state of practice.
• DEA license for prescribing in accordance with state regulations.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation with appropriate insurance for job-related travel.
• Ability to adjust communication style working with diverse populations.
• Self-motivated with minimal supervision.
• Excellent problem-solving, time management, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EMR systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in home health, community health, or public health settings.
• Background in managing chronic conditions within home health.
• Experience working with underserved populations facing healthcare barriers.
• Skills in immunization and point-of-care testing.
• Bilingual capabilities.

Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pay Range: $88,453 - $198,356 / ANNUAL. Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.