Job Description

30419 Fairmont, West Virginia; Fairmont, West Virginia; Grafton, West Virginia; Cheat Lake, West Virginia AlignMed Baltimore Nursing - Other Full-Time AlignMed USD $116,000.00/Yr. USD $128,000.00/Yr.

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Overview


Sub-Acute, Long-Term Care is a sector of healthcare exploding with potential and work-life balance flexibility (no on call or weekends)!



We are seeking a full-time (40 hours per week) Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner for float between our centers located in northeastern West Virginia (cities include Fairmont, Grafton and Morgantown).



The salary range for this position is $116000 - $128000 / year.

AlignMed Partners is a national medical group dedicated to improving health outcomes among residents of skilled nursing and senior living facilities. Our physicians, nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) are supported by a clinical leadership team with a decades-long track record of excellence in post-acute and long-term care. At AlignMed, we believe in a better quality of life for all. Our mission is to elevate healthcare outcomes for our patients, providers, and partners. In living out our mission, we embrace the following pillars in our day-to-day operations.







Responsibilities

The principal role of the Advanced Practice Provider within AlignMed Partners is to provide primary and urgent care services to nursing center residents in collaboration with the other medical providers in the center. The AlignMed Partners APP works collaboratively with Center Leadership to achieve the center's mission of improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high quality health care and everyday compassion.

Distinctively, the Palliative Care APP provides palliative care services to nursing center residents with serious illness in collaboration with the primary care team. Emphasis is on the care of the individual patient and family with a focus on pain and symptom management, psychosocial support, and advance care planning as an individual navigates the spectrum of a life threatening illness. The Palliative Care APP serves as a specialized consultant within the interprofessional team who provides recommendations for the plan of care while incorporating patient goals and preferences. Additionally, the Palliative Care APP provides guidance and education to the patient, family, primary care team, nursing, social work and rehabilitation therapies regarding risks and benefits of relevant interventions in order to facilitate the shared-decision making process.

1. Utilizes evidence based practice and standards of care for managing patient care. This process includes:



Assessment of health status, Diagnosis, Interpreting labs and diagnostics, Development and implementation of treatment plan in accordance and collaboration with interdisciplinary care planning process, Actively develops and implements advanced care planning on all residents



Follow-up and evaluation of the patient status as necessary, Completion of all necessary documentation regarding health care of customer in accordance with established policies and procedures and relevant State and Federal regulatory requirements Follows evidence-based practice guidelines
2. Provides health education to patients and families



3. Demonstrates continued professional competence. Recognizes the importance of continued learning through: maintenance of current, knowledge by attending continuing education programs, maintenance of certification in compliance with current state law, applying standardized care guidelines in clinical practice



4. Supports the development of nursing staff, in collaboration with the Center Nursing Executive programs. Partners with Center Executive Director and Staff Development Coordinator/ Nurse Practice Educator to identify and meet clinical education priorities. Serves as a clinical expert for nursing staff and provides targeted clinical education when needed



5. Participates in center-based quality initiatives. Actively participates in clinical initiatives including avoiding hospital transfer, ACO initiatives and other quality improvement initiatives 6. Demonstrates quality care and service



Ensures that patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights



7. Must be able to adhere to Coding and Billing Compliance Program, including timely submission of billable charges



8. Comply with the AlignMed Partners Time Off and On Call policies



9. Performs other duties as requested



10. Responsible for implementing and supporting any AlignMed Partners clinical initiatives






Qualifications

The Advanced Practice Provider must be a graduate from an accredited School of Nursing program, licensed as a registered nurse, certified as a Nurse Practitioner by being a nursing graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program with a Master's Degree in Nursing and have a concentration and specialty track of Older Adult and/or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). Will consider other concentrations/specialty tracks based on experience and business need.
A minimum of two years experience working with the adult or geriatric population is preferred.

In states where practice allows; APRN with an unrestricted professional license and DEA, for each state in which they practice.






Benefits

Perks



Comprehensive 90-day training program and continued support


New and recent graduate mentorship and clinical education program


Opportunities for advancement: career ladder, clinical lead, and specializations in wound or palliative care services


Free subscription to UpToDate and Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) Access to Nabla, an ambient AI assistant designed to help clinicians streamline clinical documentation by generating comprehensive clinical notes in seconds


Benefits



Yearly average of thirteen thousand per year in bonus through our no-cap Incentive Compensation Program (for providers working 40 hours per week)


Relocation bonus for eligible candidates. Eligibility will be determined by distance, experience, and priority


Health, Dental, and Vision plans


100% employer-paid ArmadaCare Plan: supplemental plan which provides reimbursement for many out-of-pocket medical, wellness, and pharmacy expenses, with an eight thousand max reimbursement for designated expenses and tiered pharmacy reimbursements for single and family plans


Paid Time Off, 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Time, Bereavement Leave


Continuing Medical Education time off and reimbursement allotments


Reimbursement for licensing renewal costs and 100% paid for Malpractice Insurance


401(k) plan and company-paid group life insurance

Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service. Eligibility for full-time benefits requires a minimum of 30 hours per week. Certain benefits, including Health plans, are not available to part-time employees working between 16 and 29 hours per week






Posted Salary Range



USD $116,000.00 - USD $128,000.00 /Yr.