Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Curana Health•Miami, FL

About The Position

At Curana Health, we’re on a mission to radically improve the health, happiness, and dignity of older adults—and we’re looking for passionate people to help us do it. As a national leader in value-based care, we offer senior living communities and skilled nursing facilities a wide range of solutions (including on-site primary care services, Accountable Care Organizations, and Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans) proven to enhance health outcomes, streamline operations, and create new financial opportunities. Founded in 2021, we’ve grown quickly—now serving 200,000+ seniors in 1,500+ communities across 32 states. Our team includes more than 1,000 clinicians alongside care coordinators, analysts, operators, and professionals from all backgrounds, all working together to deliver high-quality, proactive solutions for senior living operators and those they care for. If you’re looking to make a meaningful impact on the senior healthcare landscape, you’re in the right place—and we look forward to working with you. For more information about our company, visit CuranaHealth.com. Summary The APP, in collaboration and consultation with physicians, the Lead Nurse Practitioner, Care Coordinators, staff RNs and other health care professionals, provides holistic, compassionate care to Medicare Advantage plan members and families. The APP practices within the context of collaborative management with a physician(s) in diagnosing, managing, and preventing acute and chronic illness and disease, and promoting wellness. APPs have an advanced nursing practice that includes independent nursing functions based on the applicable Scope of Practice, nursing standards of care, and a role in medical management within a collaborative agreement with a physician(s).

Requirements

Valid nurse practitioner or physician assistant license in state of operations & current board certification in your field
Masters Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies
Strong leadership, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills preferred.
Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills
Must possess traits of punctuality, organizational skills, and ability to function within a team.
This role requires travel to and from one or more assigned facilities. Depending on the amount of travel required, Curana may in future determine that a valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and an acceptable driving record are required. If so, you will be provided with thirty (30) days notice of this requirement. From that time forward, please be advised that Periodic motor vehicle (MVR) checks may be conducted as a condition of, and/or for, continued employment.

Responsibilities

Performs in-depth health risk assessments on all assigned plan members
Works collaboratively with physicians, Care Coordinators, facility staff, family members, key care givers and any appropriate ancillary medical personnel as appropriate
Responsible for identifying overall quality improvement activities through assessing and planning health care which is individualized to the member and consistent with policies and protocols
Reviews and interprets the medical, surgical and social history of members
Performs appropriate screening procedures for members
Interprets laboratory and other diagnostic data and recommends appropriate treatments or actions for follow-up, reconciles medications
Responsible for prescribing or performing various treatment modalities - including, but not limited to: medications, injections, wellness counseling, suturing and ancillary testing
Is compliant with OSHA, State Board of Nursing
Participates in all mandatory compliance and other training programs, seeks guidance for compliance-related concerns and adheres to all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures
Refers members to PCP, Care Management and Disease Management programs as necessary
Practices in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws which govern confidentiality and medical information privacy regulations (HIPAA)
Maintains control of all PHI information
Provides constructive and timely feedback about recommendations to improve and/or streamline operations.
Maintain a focus on timely customer service.
Perform direct Care Management Support as needed.
Synthesizes information and easily diagnoses and participates in the development of the Plan of Care.
Creates positive rapport and engagement with plan members
Assists on special project as assigned
Participates in client meetings as requested
Communicates and collaborates with Facility leadership to achieve Member care needs and goals