Nurse Practitioner

Position Summary: The Nurse Practitioner (NP) works as a member of the medical team to provide health care to individuals by evaluating health problems and instituting therapy in collaboration with the supervising physician. Within the Physician-NP relationship, Nurse Practitioners exercise autonomy in medical decision-making and provide a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited NP program
• Active Minnesota APRN license and national certification (AANP or ANCC)
• DEA license required
• Minimum of 3–5 years clinical experience, preferably in geriatrics

Genevive Clinical Core Competencies:

• Responsive & Compassionate Care- Provides timely, evidence-based care, adapts to feedback, and takes accountability for patient /member outcomes.
• Communicates Effectively- Uses clear, respectful communication tailored to the audience to ensure safe, coordinated care.
• Service Excellence in Care Delivery- Builds trust by aligning care with patient/member and family needs, integrating feedback, and improving outcomes.

Essential Functions:

Responsible

• Maintains and reviews patients’ medical record, records history and physical examinations, and progress notes required to evaluate medical problems.
• Synthesizes data to determine preliminary diagnosis and develops and implements treatment plan utilizing principles of prevention.
• Writes and orders diagnostic studies and other special tests. Reviews tests and examination results and notifies appropriate persons.
• Interprets and integrates data and laboratory findings to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and initiating or modifying treatment as necessary.
• Performs advanced care planning conversations.
• Prescribes medications in compliance with the state law and Genevive guidelines.
• Instruct patients and families regarding medications and treatments. Provides patient and family education regarding health and illness.
• Triages telephone calls and provide consultation.
• Manages Medical Emergencies
• Performs other duties as determined collaboratively by the supervising physician, NP, and administrators that are within the scope of practice of the NP.

Accountable

• Provides the required billing information for services provided by the NP and maintains the documentation necessary for those services billed.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations. Completes required number of continuing medical education (CME) hours and attends required meetings or committees as requested.
• Ensures patient confidentiality.
• Maintains a copy of all professional records including current licensure, certification, continuing education, and other appropriate records to practice.

Consulted

• Collaborate with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients while providing monitoring and continuity of care between provider visits.
• Provides clinical workflow input to the Clinical Director to inform workflow improvements.
• Contributes input to the Clinical Director on students’ educational needs and precepts students as requested to support clinical learning.

Informed

• Stays informed of patient health changes, functional and cognitive needs, and care transitions through facility and interdisciplinary team updates.
• Maintains awareness of patient care goals, advance directives, and preferences, along with pharmacy and care-team updates on medication reconciliation, interactions, and adverse effects.
• Keeps current with Genevive and facility policy updates affecting documentation, billing, patient confidentiality, and care delivery.

Physical/Mental Demands and Work Environment:

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and stooping throughout the workday; occasional kneeling and climbing stairs when providing in person visits.
• Requires frequent use of hands and fingers for charting, documentation, and operating medical equipment.
• Must have adequate vision, hearing, and tactile sensation to assess patient conditions, observe changes, and ensure safety.
• Regular travel between facilities, or meetings may be required; must maintain a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Requires the ability to assess complex clinical situations, make sound decisions, and prioritize multiple patient needs in dynamic care settings.
• Must demonstrate empathy and composure while supporting patients and families through aging, illness, and end-of-life situations.
• Clear, compassionate communication with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members across diverse backgrounds.
• Sustained focus required for accurate assessment, medication administration, and documentation.
• Ability to adjust to unpredictable situations, variable patient acuity, and changing work environments between facility, home, and remote settings.
• Must maintain professionalism and effectiveness under pressure, balancing clinical duties, administrative tasks, and documentation requirements.
• Work is frequently performed in skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and other congregate care settings. Employees may be exposed to infectious diseases, odors, cleaning agents, and varying temperature conditions.
• Portions of the role may be performed from home, such as documentation, care coordination, or telehealth activities. Employees are required to maintain a HIPAA-compliant workspace, which includes:
  • A private, secure area where confidential conversations cannot be overheard.
  • Secure, password-protected access to company systems and patient information.
  • Proper handling and storage of any printed or electronic health information.
  • Reliable, secure internet access to support documentation activities.

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions

This is a remote healthcare role that requires inter-facility travel within the Twin Cities metro region.