Per Diem Nurse Practitioner Home Health | Scarborough, Maine

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Job Description

As a Nurse Practitioner specializing in home health, you will make a difference by performing comprehensive home health risk assessments for Medicare Advantage plan members across Cumberland County. This per diem role offers flexibility and the opportunity to serve patients in Portland, South Portland, Westbrook, and surrounding areas, with each assessment visit lasting around 45 minutes. Responsibilities vary from annual health assessments to post-discharge visits, focusing on evaluation and education rather than direct treatment or prescribing.

Schedule:

• Flexible shifts available any day from Monday through Sunday
• Design your own schedule to fit your availability
• Commit to a minimum weekly or bi-weekly number of hours

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough annual home health risk assessments in member homes
• Review and evaluate patient medical and medication histories
• Educate patients on medical conditions and proper use of medications
• Detect gaps in care and recommend appropriate actions to address them
• No responsibility for developing formal treatment plans or prescribing medications

Qualifications:

• Valid Nurse Practitioner license in Maine
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited program
• Board Certification through AANP or ANCC
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• At least six months of recent Nurse Practitioner experience preferred

Benefits:

• Earn $80$90 per evaluation, with additional compensation for mileage and administrative duties
• Enjoy autonomy in scheduling to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Make a meaningful impact in the community by providing essential assessments and education

Contribute to better patient health while maintaining the flexibility you need. If you are a compassionate, detail-oriented Nurse Practitioner licensed in Maine and eager to provide valuable home-based care, we encourage you to apply today.