Autonomous Advance Registered Nurse Practitioner

Job Overview

Join our dynamic healthcare team as an Autonomous Advance Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP), where you will play a vital role in delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care across diverse clinical settings. This autonomous role empowers you to utilize your advanced nursing skills, critical thinking, and clinical expertise to assess, diagnose, and manage a wide range of health conditions. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes while adhering to regulatory standards and best practices. Your expertise will help elevate the quality of care provided, making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives every day. This position will involve rounding at 2 ALF locations. Majority of PCP patients, some minor wound care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and detailed medical histories to inform accurate diagnoses.
• Prescribe medications and treatment plans in compliance with state and federal regulations, including DEA regulations for controlled substances.
• Perform advanced procedures such as suturing, IV insertion, catheterization, spinal taps, and dermal filler injections to support diverse patient needs.
• Manage complex cases involving acute pain management, critical care scenarios, telehealth consultations, and chronic disease management across specialties like gastroenterology, geriatrics, behavioral health, and hospice & palliative medicine.
• Collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals—including physicians, specialists in infectious disease care, cardiology, ophthalmology, and others—to develop comprehensive care plans.
• Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic or Cerner for accurate medical documentation, specimen processing, and medical records management.
• Engage in patient education and health coaching to promote wellness initiatives and adherence to treatment protocols.

Requirements

• Valid licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with authorization for autonomous practice in the relevant state or jurisdiction.
• Proven experience working with diverse populations including pediatric (experience working with children), adult, geriatric (geriatrics), and special needs patients such as those with developmental disabilities or dementia.
• Demonstrated proficiency in EMR/EHR systems like Epic or Athenahealth; experience with telehealth platforms is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, pharmacology (including CPT coding), and diagnostic evaluation techniques such as sonography or laboratory testing.
• Hands-on experience performing advanced procedures including suturing, sterile processing techniques, phlebotomy, venipuncture, catheter care, tube feeding management, and airway management.
• Critical care experience from ICU or Level I/II trauma centers; hospital medicine or emergency room experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with healthcare laws including HIPAA compliance and Workers’ Compensation law; knowledge of ICD-10/ICD-9 coding is essential.
• Excellent client communication skills coupled with the ability to work independently while collaborating within multidisciplinary teams across settings like nursing homes, assisted living facilities, outpatient clinics, or post-acute care environments.

Join us to make a lasting impact through innovative healthcare delivery!

Pay: $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16.0 – 32.0 per week

Work Location: In person