Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) Job Description January ...

Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP)
Job Description
January, 2011
The role of the ARNP at Carena is an instrumental position supporting the organizational priorities and goals associated
with delivering cost‐effective, timely and high quality health care services. ARNPs are responsible for providing medical
care within the scope of family medicine, healthcare education and care assessment and coordination.
The ARNP is responsible for ensuring that the medical care provided to Carena patients is consistent with Carena’s
standards for quality care, and that the appropriate level of care is delivered in a timely manner.
ARNPs provide expertise and medical services in the following areas:
Patient assessment and evaluation scoring via a proprietary technology‐based tool
Delivery of high quality care via one of three modalities: telephone, web cam or house call
High quality patient encounter documentation
Primary Responsibilities & Duties
Responsibilities:
Participate in the Medical Group’s obligation to provide 24/7 medical care and services consistent with the
Group’s obligation to Carena to cover its patient population.
Responsibilities during shift are as follows:
o Treat the acute medical need using the following modalities; phone care, web camera, or house call
o Provide medical care in a competent and efficient manner consistent with generally accepted medical
practices and standards prevailing in the professional community
o Provide education and care coordination with the following objectives:
• Use open‐ended questioning approach to obtain a complete medical history
• Identify gaps that exist in a patient’s care and assist patient in developing a plan to address
these areas
• Teach patients about key risk factors and pathophysiology related to prior medical history
and any ongoing underlying conditions and/or, teach specified US Preventive Task Force
during visits
• Coordinate patient referrals to business partner or client‐specific support programs, as
appropriate (i.e., EAP, condition management, smoking cessation, weight management, etc.)
• Coordinate care with patient’s primary physician and other providers as indicated
Ensure processes and protocols are followed in order to provide efficient health care services to patients.
Collaborate with members of the provider group in ensuring a high quality service experience, and that health
care delivery standards are met.
Assure delivery of clinical services in a way that meets and exceeds quality standards, while providing an
excellent patient experience.
Participate and comply with Quality Assurance activities
Participate in weekly provider meetings
Provider must be Board Eligible / Board Certified and maintain valid license to practice medicine and valid DEA
certification without restrictions.
Maintain compliance with all CME requirements consistent with the standards set forth by the AAFP, the AMA
or as otherwise imposed by state law
Maintain eligibility to receive reimbursement from public and private health care programs, payors and
insurance companies as required by Carena and Medical Group.
Maintain a valid driver’s license, a fully functional car and car insurance with coverage limits at levels required
by Carena.
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Build and maintain cross‐functional partnerships and working relationships.
Duties (including but not limited to):
Effectively manage the clinical and associated operations responsibilities of a 24/7 service delivery model.
Maintain performance standards, service excellence, and operational efficiency.
Ensure adoption, utilization and continued utilization of best practice provider service standards and
methodologies.
Charting
Qualifications:
BA/BS or equivalent degree in life sciences field (i.e. nursing, health care administration or other health
profession).
Two years of work experience in a clinical setting preferred.
Prior experience working in a fast paced, high growth clinical setting, preferred.
Experience working in a variety of the clinical or healthcare delivery environments, desired.
Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills including composure, diplomacy, and the ability to interact with a
diverse patient population.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and writing skills.
Ability to work independently, and demonstrate good personal judgment.
Practical solution orientation.
Interest in, and aptitude and/or experience with the use of emerging technology in the delivery and the
documentation of health care.
Comfortable with shifting priorities and frequent changes that a small company in a burgeoning business often
experience.
Demonstrated ability to handle tasks efficiently under pressure when circumstances dictate a sense of urgency.
Flexibility in meeting workload fluctuations and assisting with a variety of requests and tasks as they arise.
For further information or how to apply, please contact:
Julie Smith |Service Delivery & Medical Affairs Assistant|Carena
206‐838‐6856 (P) 206‐838‐3085 (F)
julie.smith@carenamd.com
www.carenamd.com
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