Our Lead APCs are critical to the success of the Clinical
Community that provides compassionate care to the frailest elderly who have
chronic and acute illnesses or injuries living in their homes. The Lead APC
will have direct responsibility of APCs and SWs outcomes within their
community. The Lead APC will partner with the designated community physician to
drive clinical outcomes, team development, and daily needs of the staff withing
their community of patients. Deliver primary, urgent and acute medical care to
patients within the community and their homes. NP will contribute to and
facilitate onboarding of new APCs and Social Workers, IDT Think Tanks,
structured ongoing education. You will also implement novel ways to improve
clinical outcomes for the field. Lead APC's will facilitate an inclusive team
culture consisting of physicians, social workers, paramedics, and care team
coordinators to assist in delivering concierge care to every patient.
- Partner with
Physicians to ensure the community
meets utilization goals, operational and clinical outcomes
- Root
causes analysis of suboptimal patient and community resource(s) outcomes
to develop care plans to achieve optimal patient outcomes
- Collaborates with
the
Community Physician, NP’s, Clinical Liaison and Paramedics to meet the
needs of patients transitioning from the hospital, facilities or patients
in crisis
- Orders, interprets,
and analyzes diagnostic tests and determine the need for follow-up
appointments and further treatment options
- Prescribes and
manage medications and treatments as appropriate, including but not
limited to psychopharmacological agents
- Initiates and
carries out performance improvement plans, orientation and ongoing
evaluation of APCs and SWs
- Able to deliver and
train on end of life and palliative care
- Expert in diagnosis
and treatment of chronic and urgent medical/psychological conditions of
older adults
- Very strong
leadership qualities and professional demeanor
- Experience in home
care, end-of-life, geriatrics, internal
medicine, palliative care, ED, ICU, or SNFs
- experience in managing, training and ongoing mentorship of APC
Must have expereicne leading other NPs and or PAs. No covid vaccination required
Salary $120,000 to 140,000 pus depending on experience plus bonus and great benefits
- Date Posted: 2024-11-15
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Location:
Portland, OR 97286
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