NP - Acute Care job in Knoxville TN

Are you a passionate clinician with a strong background in post-acute care and quality improvement? TeamHealth is seeking an advanced practice clinician lead to join our StayPut Program, a transformative initiative dedicated to improving clinical outcomes for long-term care residents. This remote role offers an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact on patient care by minimizing unnecessary emergency department visits, reducing readmissions, and enhancing overall well-being in a collaborative and supportive environment.

In this role, you will be instrumental in reviewing medical records, developing quality improvement initiatives, providing clinical decision-making support, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. If you have a proven track record in improving patient care, and you're eager to help drive proactive, evidence-based approaches to healthcare, this could be the perfect fit for you!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Medical Record Review and Analysis

• Conduct thorough reviews of patient medical records to identify gaps in care, potential risks, and areas for improvement
• Evaluate treatment plans for alignment with best practices and evidence-based guidelines
• Document findings and actionable recommendations clearly and concisely

Improvement Plan Development

• Develop and implement quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and operational processes using StayPut data
• Collaborate with regional and market teams to identify and address areas for improvement
• Focus on chronic condition management within patients' current care environments

Clinical Decision-Making Support

• Provide expert guidance to caregivers and staff to prevent avoidable hospital admissions and ED visits
• Address barriers to effective care delivery through targeted interventions

Education and Training

• Offer clinical education and quality improvement coaching to clinicians in the Call Solution team
• Educate nursing and care staff on best practices and early intervention techniques
• Provide ongoing onboarding and education for clinical team members

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Work closely with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other team members to ensure comprehensive patient care
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to review patient progress, care strategies, and program goals

Program Development and Evaluation

• Contribute to refining StayPut protocols and workflows to enhance patient outcomes
• Develop and maintain StayPut resources to promote the program within partner facilities
• Analyze program metrics to evaluate effectiveness and identify areas for improvement

Compliance and Quality Assurance

• Ensure adherence to regulatory and clinical standards
• Participate in audits and quality assurance initiatives as needed

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: Master's Degree in nursing or Master's Degree in physician assistant studies
• Licensure: Active nurse practitioner (NP) or physician assistant (PA) license
• Experience: Minimum 3 years' experience as NP or PA in post-acute care or quality improvement initiatives

Skills

• Strong knowledge of quality improvement methodologies and tools
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting

Additional Information

• Supervisory responsibilities: None
• Work environment: Remote
• Work hours: Full-time, Monda
  
  - Robust health insurance plan
  - Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
  - Leadership and growth opportunities to further your career
  - Access to professional development tools, educational resources and CME through TeamHealth Institute
  - Stability of a respected industry leader
  - Access to TeamHealth's clinician wellness and referral program