St. Luke's Health System is currently seeking a part-time (0.4 FTE) nurse practitioner to join St. Luke's Home Health to enhance a population health program. This position is focused on reducing re-hospitalizations and emergency room utilization. The work is performed in close collaboration with other providers, system service lines, and population health initiatives. Examples include but not limited to; Remote Patient Monitoring, St. Lukes Health Partner case management, cardiopulmonary rehab, and assisted living facilities. We are looking for a practitioner who is experienced in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine and/or Home Care. The Advanced Practice Provider is responsible for providing high-quality healthcare directly in the patients home, through the diagnosis and treatment of chronic conditions such as CHF, COPD, cancer and diabetes. The NP will work closely with a team of Nurse Case Managers in collaboration with Primary Care Providers and Specialists. This position will consist of a regular weekday schedule and a rotating on call schedule.
Experience is needed.
JOB REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:
- Graduation from an accredited school with a minimum of a Masters Degree and certification, as required by the specialty, as well as eligibility to obtain licensure from Idaho to practice as a Nurse Practitioner
- Must obtain and maintain unrestricted prescriptive authority, DEA, and controlled substance licenses.
- Excellent communication skills to include oral and written comprehension/expression.
- Ability to manage a fast-paced, busy clinical environment related to changing patient needs, including work with patients with acute, chronic, and complex disease processes.
- Ability and willingness to exhibit behaviors consistent with standards for performance improvement and organizational values (e.g., efficiency & financial responsibility, safety, partnership & service, teamwork, compassion, integrity, and trust & respect).
WHY ST. LUKE'S?
St. Lukes is Idahos largest employer and most awarded health system, with a medical staff of over 1,800 physicians and advanced practice providers. Made up of eight hospitals around central and southern Idaho, we are proud to be the only locally owned and operated, physician-led, not-for-profit health system in the state. St. Lukes has been awarded as one of the Top 15 Health Systems in the country for the eigth consecutive year, designated by IBM Watson Health Analytics. We are committed to providing high quality patient care and positively impacting the lives of those in our community. St. Lukes enjoys an outstanding reputation as both a quality employer and a superior healthcare organization.
ABOUT BOISE:
Known as the "City of Trees," Boise is Idaho's capital cityboth a cultural center and a playground for those who love the outdoors. Boise is located on the Boise river in southwestern Idaho. A vibrant downtown area affords fine dining, theatre, music, and college and semi-professional sports. Downtown Boise's main attractions include the Idaho State Capitol, the classic Egyptian Theatre, the Boise Art Museum, Julia Davis Park and Zoo Boise. The Greenbelt follows the beautiful Boise River corridor for more than 30 miles, and the Boise foothills are home to miles of hiking and biking trails.
*St. Lukes is an equal opportunity employer without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.