Nurse Practitioner (Per Diem)
$28,800–$120,000 year
On-siteSanta Maria, California, United States
Job Summary
Conduct comprehensive in-home and virtual health assessments for members across Santa Barbara County, documenting findings compliant with CMS and NCQA guidelines. Evaluate chronic conditions and preventive care gaps, perform point-of-care testing, and communicate treatment plans to primary care providers. Manage emergent situations per company policy while maintaining strict HIPAA confidentiality and E-Verify compliance. Submit all required encounter documentation electronically or on paper within assigned timeframes. Maintain minimum monthly availability of 25 slots (approx. 37 hours) for per diem coverage. Requires active NP licensure, ANCC/AANP certification, and proficiency with EHR systems.
Required Qualifications
- Active un-encumbered license to practice nursing
- ANCC or AANP board certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist in Family, Adult, Gerontology or Emergency Medicine
- Maintains current CPR certification
- Compliance, prior to hire, with recommended Healthcare Personnel Requirements for vaccinations and preventive testing: Hepatitis B, Influenza, MMR, Pertussis/Tetanus/diphtheris/Tdap, Varicella, Tuberculosis
- Must be able to effectively communicate with elderly and chronically ill patients and families
- Understanding of Medicare, Medicaid and Health Plan benefit structures beneficial
- Ability to multitask
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to practice autonomously in a remote clinical environment, including independently conducting patient assessments, formulating evidence-based treatment plans, managing complex chronic conditions, and making sound clinical decisions without direct on-site supervision
- Proficient with computer platforms, electronic health records (EHRs), secure messaging systems, and cloud-based documentation tools
- On a monthly basis, be available for a minimum of 25 slots of availability per month (approximately 37 hours)
- This company utilizes E-Verify
Desired Qualifications
- Home Health exp a plus
- Bi-lingual or multi-lingual a plus
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