- Curana Health
- Phoenix, AZ
- 01-27-2024
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - PRN
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Position Type: Per Diem
Description
Curana Health is a provider-led, primary and post-acute organization that focuses on senior living communities and residents. The facility-based Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is responsible for administering direct patient care services within the Post-Acute Care setting. We prioritize autonomy for the patients we serve, offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and flexible scheduling. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to improving the health, happiness, and dignity of senior living residents.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct clinical interventional and episodic direct care visits, and appropriate re-evaluation of care visits.
- Provide ongoing evaluation and treatment of chronic, co-morbid illnesses.
- Evaluate/treat residents for changes in condition.
- Review medications, orders, and diagnostic tests, and respond to clinical abnormalities appropriately for all patients under their care.
- Coordinate care with collaborating physicians as indicated for overall medical management.
- Conduct Annual Wellness Visits on all long-term Nursing Facility residents and may perform Annual History and Physicals as requested by Facilities.
- Assist with facility-wide illnesses, where appropriate collaborations exist.
- Coordinate care with other disciplines, such as Therapists, Specialists, and Social Workers.
- Maintain communication with families/attend family conferences when possible.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Valid nurse practitioner or physician assistant license in the state of operations & current board certification in your field.
- Masters Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies.
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills preferred.
- Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Must possess traits of punctuality, organizational skills, and ability to function within a team.