Field Nurse Practitioner (Bloomington, IL)

Position Overview

Provides screening, preventive primary care and medical care services to members – primarily in non‐clinical settings where members feel most comfortable, including in‐home, community and nursing facilities and “pop up” clinics. Strives to ensure member progress toward desired outcomes and contributes to the overarching strategy to provide quality and cost‐effective member care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides general medical care and care coordination to various and/or specific patient member populations – adult, women’s health, pediatric, and geriatric.
• Performs comprehensive evaluations including history and physical exams for gaps in care and preventive assessments.
• Addresses both chronic and acute primary care complaints, demonstrating ability to ascertain medical urgency.
• Establishes and documents reasonable medical diagnoses.
• Seeks specialty consultation as appropriate.
• Orders/performs pertinent diagnostic laboratory and radiology testing for the medical diagnosis or presenting symptoms; utilizes tests judiciously within limited resource settings.
• Recognizes when a member's needs are beyond scope and requires physician oversight.
• Creates and implements a medical plan of care.
• Schedules appointments when appropriate.
• Provides post-discharge coordination to reduce hospital readmissions and emergency room utilization.
• Performs face-to-face in-person visits in various settings including in-home, skilled nursing facilities, and public locations.
• Performs face-to-face visits via alternative modalities as directed by business needs, leadership, and state regulations.
• Orders bulk laboratory tests to target specific member populations.
• Provides on-call coverage to triage urgent lab results and pharmacy inquiries while developing appropriate plans of care.
• Participates in community-based “pop up clinics” to build relationships and address gaps in health care.
• Drives up to 120 miles daily to various locations within the assigned region; may drive beyond 120 miles on special project days which could include an overnight hotel stay.
• Obtains and maintains cross-state licenses as needed based on business requirements.
• Collaborates with fellow nurse practitioners to develop best practices for efficient and effective work performance.
• Actively participates in regional meetings.
• May prescribe medications and perform procedures as appropriate.
• Ensures timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• Occasionally required to walk flights of stairs while carrying up to 50 lbs. of equipment.
• Engages in the practice of medicine in collaboration with and under the supervision of a licensed physician as required by state laws.
• Local travel required per state/contractual requirements.

Required Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as a nurse practitioner, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Active and unrestricted national certification from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
• Current state-issued license to practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP); must be active and unrestricted.
• Prescriber Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license with authority to prescribe per state qualifications; must be active and unrestricted.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Valid and unrestricted driver's license, reliable transportation, and adequate auto insurance for job-related travel.
• Ability to work within various settings and adapt to diverse populations and situations.
• Capability to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate self-motivation.
• Effective communication skills across all forms.
• Ability to remain calm under high-pressure situations.
• Skill in developing and maintaining professional relationships.
• Excellent time-management, prioritization, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, applicable software programs, and experience with electronic medical records (EMR).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a registered nurse or nurse practitioner in home health, community health, or public health settings.
• Clinical experience in home health, particularly in managing chronic conditions.
• Experience working with underserved populations facing socioeconomic barriers to health care.
• Skills in immunization and point-of-care testing.
• Bilingual abilities.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Benefits & Compensation Package – Molina Healthcare offers a comprehensive package designed to reward your experience and skills.
• Pay Range: $92,876 - $181,108 / ANNUAL. Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: Molina Healthcare is committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees.