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#hiring *Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner Pittsburgh (Job )*, Pittsburgh, *United States*, fulltime #jobs #jobseekers #careers #Pittsburghjobs #Pennsylvaniajobs #HealthcareMedical #nursingjobs #pennsylvania #hiring #nowhiring #healthcare *Apply*: https://lnkd.in/eaRZzkBu The Urgent Care Provider is responsible for patient visits to manage acute onset of a new illness, acute exacerbations of chronic conditions and members needing reassurance that a trip to the ER is not a necessity.The provider will support long term management of chronic conditions by providing a platform to discuss exacerbating factors in real time as well as potential behavioral modifications which can prevent a recurrence. The urgent care provider will collaborate with the PCP and other members of the Integrated Care Team to ensure the visits support decreasing ER utilization, decreasing hospital admissions, and most importantly increasing member satisfaction.Duties and Responsibilities: Provide on-site clinical care to include:Acute onset of a new illness.Evaluation of acute exacerbations of chronic conditions.Shortness of breath without chest pain, change in mental status or new onset hypoxia.CHF exacerbationsAsthma/COPD exacerbationsBronchitis/pneumoniaHyperglycemia Elevated blood pressure Evaluation and treatment of a variety of infectionsNew or worsening aches or pains, wounds, depression and/or anxiety.Members we know will go to the ER if not seen today.Hospital follow-ups not able to be seen by PCP.Ensure coordination of care to include:Timely and accurate completion of chart documents.Work with Treatment and Triage Nurse to address sick calls and visits requiring Provider management.Receive input from the Core Clinical Team (PCP, Care Manager or SW) to define visit goals.Communicate important post visit follow up information to Core Clinical Team.Collaborate with Integrated Care Team (ICT) members (behavioral health, nutrition, health education) for problem solving and coordination of care.Identify and refer to specialty programs when instability or crisis occurs such as: abuse/neglect, interpersonal violence, significant and complex housing, and food insecurity.Implement transitional care protocols as part of warm hand offs between internal and external care providers.Help patients identify barriers to meeting health and life goals and connect patients with resources to navigate barriers.Adjust care plan following guidelines for evidenced based chronic disease management.Educate and coach for medication adherence and chronic disease self-management skill development.Monitor members at risk of being lost to care and implement interventions to prevent loss.Education & Experience Requirements:Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in a field of Adult Medicine with Acute Care experience.ACLS certified.Ability to take a creative and innovative approach to probl

Just released, an NIH funded study, Patel et al. (2023), examining the increase in healthcare delivery from NPs and PAs between 2013-2019, among Medicare patients, indicating very interesting findings and discussion points-highlightening the value and existence of the healthcare team approach. As noted by the authors, “however, our results do not support the idea that nurse practitioners and physician assistants are simply replacing physicians in a one-to-one fashion. Rather, clinicians are complementing each other with nurse practitioners and physician assistants having a greater focus on some types of visits, possibly where their training and expertise is best suited. Across conditions, we observe substantial differences in the involvement of nurse practitioner and physician assistants with higher involvement in low acuity acute problems (eg, respiratory infections and urinary tract infections) and mental illness, and a lesser role for heart disease and eye disorders. Compared with nurse practitioners and physician assistants, primary care physicians are more likely to provide new patient visits and less likely to provide annual exams. Surprisingly, we found that in areas of the US with fewer physician visits per capita, fewer numbers of nurse practitioner and physician assistant visits were recorded. We hypothesize that this finding reflects a shift to team based care and that nurse practitioners and physician assistants often practice alongside physicians” (Patel et al.,2023). #healthcare, #nursepractitioners, #physicianassistants, #physicians.

Transitional Care Management What is Transitional Care Management (TCM)? Transitional Care Management (TCM) services address the hand-off period between the inpatient and community setting. After a hospitalization or other inpatient facility stay (e.g., in a skilled nursing facility), the patient may be dealing with a medical crisis, new diagnosis, or change in medication therapy. Family physicians often manage their patients’ transitional care. TCM Coding The two CPT codes used to report TCM services are: CPT code 99495 – moderate medical complexity requiring a face-to-face visit within 14 days of discharge CPT code 99496 – high medical complexity requiring a face-to-face visit within seven days of discharge Requirements and Components for TCM -Contact the beneficiary or caregiver within two business days following a discharge. -The contact may be via telephone, email, or a face-to-face visit. Attempts to communicate should continue after the first two attempts in the required business days until successful. -Conduct a follow-up visit within 7 or 14 days of discharge, depending on the complexity of medical decision making involved. The face-to-face visit is part of the TCM service and should not be reported separately. -Medicine reconciliation and management must be furnished no later than the date of the face-to-face visit. -Obtain and review discharge information. -Review the need for diagnostic tests/treatments and/or follow up on pending diagnostic tests/treatments. -Educate the beneficiary, family member, caregiver, and/or guardian. -Establish or re-establish referrals with community providers and services, if necessary. -Assist in scheduling follow-up visits with providers and services, if necessary. Discharge from any of the following: Inpatient acute care hospital Long-term acute care hospital Skilled nursing facility/nursing facility Inpatient rehabilitation facility Hospital observation status or partial hospitalization Health Care Professionals Who May Furnish and Bill TCM Services: Physician (any specialty) Clinical nurse specialist (CNS) Nurse practitioner (NP) Physician assistant (PA) Certified nurse midwife Non-physicians must legally be authorized and qualified to provide TCM services in the state in which the services are furnished. https://lnkd.in/dK5Z54XE #tcm #transitionalmanagementcare #caremanagement #medicalcoding #guidelines #codingtips #codingandbilling

Finding Passion in Wound Care: An Interview with Joan Finding My Niche: Since becoming a registered nurse, I've been drawn to wound care. The intricate process of healing and the opportunity to directly impact patient outcomes deeply resonate with me. Rewarding Relationships: Undoubtedly, the patients are the heart and soul of wound care. Building rapport and witnessing their progress firsthand is incredibly rewarding. Innovation in Wound Care: The field of wound care is constantly evolving, with new technologies and dressings emerging. I'm particularly impressed by UrgoTul's ™ adaptive dressings for bone coverage under negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT). Their ability to promote granulation tissue formation over exposed bone is an asset. A Team Approach: The close-knit team environment fosters a true sense of family at Landmark Hospitals. I appreciate the collaborative spirit and dedication to providing exceptional wound care to every patient. Joan's Guiding Principle: "Your attitude is your choice." I firmly believe that a positive outlook can significantly impact your day and the well-being of those around you. By choosing sunshine, we can create a brighter environment for ourselves, our colleagues, and the patients we serve. Hospital Website: https://lnkd.in/gQXuvC4S #woundcare #nursing #patientcare #landmarkhospitals #positivity #rn #wcc #oms

#hiring *Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner Pittsburgh (Job )*, Pittsburgh, *United States*, fulltime #jobs #jobseekers #careers #Pittsburghjobs #Pennsylvaniajobs #HealthcareMedical #nursingjobs #pennsylvania #hiring #nowhiring #healthcare *Apply*: https://lnkd.in/dN-qAqyK The Urgent Care Provider is responsible for patient visits to manage acute onset of a new illness, acute exacerbations of chronic conditions and members needing reassurance that a trip to the ER is not a necessity.The provider will support long term management of chronic conditions by providing a platform to discuss exacerbating factors in real time as well as potential behavioral modifications which can prevent a recurrence. The urgent care provider will collaborate with the PCP and other members of the Integrated Care Team to ensure the visits support decreasing ER utilization, decreasing hospital admissions, and most importantly increasing member satisfaction.Duties and Responsibilities: Provide on-site clinical care to include:Acute onset of a new illness.Evaluation of acute exacerbations of chronic conditions.Shortness of breath without chest pain, change in mental status or new onset hypoxia.CHF exacerbationsAsthma/COPD exacerbationsBronchitis/pneumoniaHyperglycemia Elevated blood pressure Evaluation and treatment of a variety of infectionsNew or worsening aches or pains, wounds, depression and/or anxiety.Members we know will go to the ER if not seen today.Hospital follow-ups not able to be seen by PCP.Ensure coordination of care to include:Timely and accurate completion of chart documents.Work with Treatment and Triage Nurse to address sick calls and visits requiring Provider management.Receive input from the Core Clinical Team (PCP, Care Manager or SW) to define visit goals.Communicate important post visit follow up information to Core Clinical Team.Collaborate with Integrated Care Team (ICT) members (behavioral health, nutrition, health education) for problem solving and coordination of care.Identify and refer to specialty programs when instability or crisis occurs such as: abuse/neglect, interpersonal violence, significant and complex housing, and food insecurity.Implement transitional care protocols as part of warm hand offs between internal and external care providers.Help patients identify barriers to meeting health and life goals and connect patients with resources to navigate barriers.Adjust care plan following guidelines for evidenced based chronic disease management.Educate and coach for medication adherence and chronic disease self-management skill development.Monitor members at risk of being lost to care and implement interventions to prevent loss.Education & Experience Requirements:Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in a field of Adult Medicine with Acute Care experience.ACLS certified.Ability to take a creative and innovative approach to probl

Meet Jo, a #TeamCHS Clinical Nurse Consultant on the Acute Medicine Unit. She shared with us intricacies of our patient discharge process. ‘From the very moment a patient is admitted, our discharge planning kicks in. While our goal is to have patients return to their comforting home environment, their safety remains our top priority. This isn’t just a one-day effort – we reassess and plan every single day.’ Patient involvement is key to a smooth discharge. ‘We keep patients informed about their plans. If discharge is possible, we discuss their needs and organise pharmacy, follow-ups, and more. Our aim is to have patients safely on their way home before 10AM.’ Jo also explained ‘criteria lead discharge.’ ‘I This is our way of staying a step ahead. Identifying patients who, come morning, are ready to leave without further medical evaluations. With all set, some can set off as early as 7AM’ Coordinating across departments is crucial. ‘We ensure timely flow and communication, advocating quality and safety of discharge planning from day one,’ Jo added. Finally, Jo's advice for efficient discharge? ‘Build genuine connections with patients. Maintain open channels of communication. It's our holistic approach to care that truly makes a difference.’ #SafeDischarge #PatientSupport #HospitalJourney

A stronger bottom line, happier staff, and reduced turnover are just some of the benefits of real-time patient insights for skilled nursing facilities. 🏥✨ Check out Dr. Steven Buslovich, MD, CMD, MSHCPM's interview on the power of a top-notch clinical dashboard in Skilled Nursing News' latest article. Everyone, from mid-level providers to executives, can benefit from this game-changer. Read the full article now: https://bit.ly/3S6GuTM  #HealthcareTech #SkilledNursing #RealTimeInsights

#hiring PICU - Nurse Practitioner or PA - Acute Care Certified, Baltimore, United States, fulltime #jobs #jobseekers #careers #Baltimorejobs #Marylandjobs #Administration Apply: https://lnkd.in/dFtPCmhi Job Description Summary Under general supervision, responsible for diagnosing and treating patients in collaboration with physician colleagues. Provide continuity of patient care by facilitating and coordinating communication between the health care team, patient and patient's family. Coordinate care to ensure quality, cost effective care; appropriate length of stay; and patient safety. Serves as link integrating relevant research and best practices. Principal Responsibilities The following statements are designed to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the provider assigned to this classification. This description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities performed by this individual. A detailed description specific to performance functions will be described in the Nurse Practitioner's collaborative written agreement. Clinical ResponsibilitiesIn collaboration with the attending physician, provides day to day organizational and clinical direction and leadership of the healthcare provider team. Performs comprehensive history and physical assessment for patients admitted/scheduled to service/practice setting. Orders, obtains and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests. Establishes medical diagnosis based on history, assessment, and diagnostic findings. Designs, orders and documents appropriate treatment plans/plans of care including prescriptions of medications based on a comprehensive review of HPI and diagnostic results. Initiates protocols/clinical pathways, evaluates the plan of care ensuring timely intervention. Performs invasive procedures. Collaborates with attendings and residents regarding admission, discharge and transfer decisions. Presents patients in the nurse practitioner's caseload on rounds. Communicates plan of care with appropriate providers including the collaborative physician, the primary care provider, the referring provider, the nursing staff, and the case manager. Communicates plan of care with the patients and family members. Provides patient and family instruction related to the plan of care, disease process, new treatment plans, and medication regimens. Counsels and educates patients and family members in disease process, health maintenance and health promotion activities. Provides primary, secondary, and tertiary preventive care services. Initiates appropriate referrals and specialty consultations or other agency involvement as needed. Facilitates patient flow. Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team including case management ensuring appropriate and timely discharge. Provides specialty consultation. Advocates for patients ensuring patient/family par

Exploring the evolving landscape of CRNA growth and locum tenens opportunities. Discover the rising demand, financial strength, and historical significance of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists. Your career path with VISTA awaits, offering alignment with your goals and endless growth opportunities. Explore the blog for insights on shaping the future of healthcare as a CRNA. #CRNA #locumtenens #locumCRNA