APP - House Calls
Company: Inova Health System
Location: Fairfax
Posted on: April 16, 2024
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Job Description:
Program Overview
The Medical House Calls program is specifically tailored to support
elderly patients in their desire to age comfortably at home, aiming
to minimize hospital readmissions and overall healthcare costs.
This initiative is driven by an interdisciplinary team that
delivers comprehensive primary care directly to patients in their
homes or assisted living facilities. Typically serving patients
aged 65 and above who face challenges in attending traditional
medical appointments, the program primarily assists individuals
managing multiple chronic conditions, coping with changes in
functional ability, handling polypharmacy, and dealing with frailty
or debility.
The primary care services provided through this program involve
intensive patient management and meticulous care coordination, with
a particular focus on advance care planning. To ensure optimal
patient outcomes, the program team establishes robust partnerships
with various healthcare entities, including inpatient teams,
hospice agencies, skilled nursing facilities, physical therapy,
occupational therapy, mental health services, and county support
services.
The geographical coverage of Medical House Calls extends across
approximately 48 zip codes in Northern Virginia. Medical House
Calls - Inova
Job Description
Provides safe and effective care to ambulatory patients under the
supervision of a collaborating physician. Utilizes independent
judgment in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and
provision of ongoing care to ambulatory patients that is in
accordance with nurse practitioner licensure regulations for the
Commonwealth of Virginia and delineated in the written Scope of
Practice/Protocol for Nurse Practitioner.
Teamwork/Coordination of Care: Demonstrates ability to communicate
effectively and work collaboratively with others. Exhibits respect
for and understanding of other clinical disciplines and uses an
integrated approach to achieve desired patient outcomes.
Evidence-Based
Practice/Learning: Uses evidence-based standards, guidelines, and
protocols to the delivery of patient care. Incorporates new
information and approaches, when appropriate, to continuously
improve patient care and practice.
Professionalism / Professional Development: Ensures ongoing growth
and development of clinical skills and knowledge by assuming
responsibility for lifelong learning. Provides direction and
guidance to others regarding practice, also serves as a resource
and mentor. Demonstrates leadership skills through participation in
program development.
Experience
* Minimum 3 year as Nurse Practitioner
Licensure, Education, and Certifications
* State License
* Valid DEA
* Graduate from an accredited program
Keywords: Inova Health System, Silver Spring , APP - House Calls, Other , Fairfax, Maryland
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