The Judge Group is seeking Full Time Nurse Practitioners in Maricopa, Arizona!

Location: Maricopa, Arizona

Job Type: Full Time

Department: Home Health Assessments

About the Role

We’re looking for a compassionate and highly skilled Nurse Practitioner (NP) to provide comprehensive healthcare services to patients throughout their healthcare journey. As an NP, you will conduct in-home visits and work in community-based settings such as assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities, and group homes.

This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient health by ensuring continuity of care and promoting better outcomes.

Responsibilities

As a Nurse Practitioner, you will:

• Conduct comprehensive in-home assessments (minimum of 25 per week), including medical history reviews, physical exams, and medication management.
• Perform thorough health assessments, including physical exams, medical histories, and risk evaluations.
• Diagnose and treat medical conditions using evidence-based guidelines.
• Manage chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular conditions, focusing on patient education and disease control.
• Prescribe and manage medications, educating patients about proper administration and potential side effects.
• Promote preventive care, including immunizations, screenings, and lifestyle modifications.
• Educate patients on health conditions, self-care practices, and lifestyle improvements.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Serve as the primary care provider of record for assigned patients.
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical records (EMR), ensuring documentation is completed within 48 hours of each visit.
• Build strong relationships with patients and their families, demonstrating empathy and excellent bedside manner.
• Conduct follow-up visits to monitor treatment effectiveness and make adjustments.
• Participate in quality assurance programs, complying with healthcare regulations and standards.
• Provide after-hours on-call support, as needed.
• Travel to member appointments and ensure reliable transportation.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner licensure in the state where you’ll provide care.
• Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner or Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner.
• Autonomous provider status (required within six months of eligibility).
• Minimum two years of experience in primary care or longitudinal care (preferred).
• Active Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for healthcare providers.
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent communication and patient education abilities.
• Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
• Reliable transportation and valid proof of car insurance coverage.
• A valid driver’s license with a minimum of 3 years of driving experience without restrictions.
• Ability to pass a background check and pre-employment drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with HEDIS/STAR measures.
• Prior home-based visit experience.
• Familiarity with Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCC) documentation.

Physical & Work Conditions

• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
• Comfortable sitting, standing, bending, and kneeling to perform assessments.
• Ability to navigate stairs and different living conditions during home visits.
• Work is primarily conducted in patient homes with potential exposure to environmental conditions.

Key Competencies

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is self-motivated and thrives in independent work.
• Has strong technical proficiency, including EMR systems.
• Understands CMS risk adjustment models and ACA policies.
• Can communicate effectively with patients and the clinical team.
• Shows empathy and respect while conducting assessments.
• Maintains confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Makes critical decisions with sound judgment.
• Adapts easily to changing work conditions and responsibilities.
• Works collaboratively with healthcare providers and patients.

If you are interested, please apply immediately and I will reach out to you as soon as possible!