Nurse Practitioner CRNP

Overview

At FutureCare our KCA (KeyCare Advantage) Nurse Practioners facilitate comprehensive assessments and diagnostics of our residents to establish medical diagnosis for chronic stable health issues. Come join an award winning team where you'll be treated as a professional colleague, enabling you to build your career with a healthcare organization that has earned an outstanding reputation in long-term and sub-acute care. 

Proud to be the only healthcare company in Baltimore to be named a “Top Workplace” for 14 years in a row and recognized in US Newsweek as “Best Nursing Homes”, FutureCare stands out as a leader in managing health care across a continuum of care. We are known for recognizing hard work and dedication and reward our team members for their compassion and care. We also offer a Competitive Salary, Excellent Benefits Package, Flex/Advance Pay, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Career Growth Ladder, Employee Referral Bonus Program, Employee Assistance, and matching 401K Plan.

***Salary Range $130,000-$150,000 Full Time Annual***

****New Grads are welcome to apply!!***

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Salary Disclosure Statement

The salary mentioned above reflects the potential base pay range for this role. Bonuses or other incentives (if applicable) are offered separately and paid pursuant to the relevant program schedule. All employment offers will consider such factors as overall experience, job-related qualifications, location, certifications/training, etc.

Responsibilities

Functions Performed Independently by Nurse Practitioner: 

• Establishes medical diagnosis for chronic stable health problems such as Diabetes Mellitus, and Hypertension and common short-term health problems (e.g., urinary tract infections, upper respiratory infections, etc.,)
• Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic testing including laboratory tests, EKG’s and radiographic studies
• Prescribes medications as authorized by the Nurse Practice Act and according to the established protocols.  Medications may include the following categories:  antihypertensives, antianginals, oral hypoglycemics, analgesics, H2 Antagonists and Proton Pump inhibitors, antinfectives, antivirals, hormones, insulin, Class II-V narcotics, vitamins, wound care products, dermatological preparations and immunizations
• Performs case/care management functions and oversees discharge planning whether discharge is out of the facility or to a lesser level of care within the facility
• Refers patients/residents to appropriate licensed physicians such as medical/surgical specialists and other health care providers such as rehabilitation therapists, hospice services, home health services, psychotherapists, etc
• Seeks consultation with the collaborating physician or other attending physicians as appropriate to ensure sound medical management of the patients/residents
• Provides emergency care such as CPR, management of hypoglycermia, or management of minor trauma, such as suturing, splinting or dressings based on the established protocols
• Orders transfer to the hospital but inpatient management is the responsibility of the attending physician
• Follows FutureCare guidelines for management of specific patient siutations such as review of new admissions, management of patients receiving targeted drugs such as Dilantin and Coumadin and patients with change of condition

Other Functions: 

• Confers with families and other caregivers of residents whose care may be being provided, in part, by the Nurse Practitioner
• Documents care provided in the medical records based on national documentation standards that support the quality of services provided and various billing strategies
• Participates in the Performance Improvement Committee of the facility
• Abides by the standards identified in FutureCare’s Statement of Corporate Ethics and the Corporate Compliance Plan
• Provides in-services for nursing staff as indicated
• Consults with nursing staff regarding practice skills as indicated

Qualifications

• All candidates must have a valid Nurse Practioner license in good standing with Maryland Board of Medicine
• Previous managed care experience preferred
• Minimum 1 year work experience (either as RN or NP,) in long-term care setting preferred
• Must be willing to commute to assigned FutureCare faciities

Equal Opportunity Employer 

FutureCare has a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all and welcome all applications.