Nurse Practitioner

Location

New Orleans, LA, USA

Tru Health is a division of American Health Partners, a multifaceted company with operations in multiple states. We own nursing homes, health plans for Medicare beneficiaries living in long‑term care facilities, along with divisions offering psychiatric care, home health, hospice, rehabilitation, and specialty pharmacy services.

• Annual performance wage increases
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• $50,000 basic life insurance – paid by the company
• Paid time off
• UKG Wallet – access your pay faster!
• Holiday pay
• Telehealth through 98point6 – free to all employees
• Continuing Education opportunities

Tru Health is seeking an advanced practice provider, either a nurse practitioner (NP) or physician assistant (PA) with experience in primary care or internal medicine, preferably with a geriatrics focus. This position gives you the opportunity to improve outcomes for long‑term care residents by collaborating with a team of providers and case managers. You’ll enjoy a great benefit/pay package and possibilities for career growth.

If you are an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN or NP) or physician assistant (PA) who enjoys working with the aging population, consider joining the Tru Health team. Our providers work primarily within nursing homes or assisted living communities with residents who are enrolled in special Medicare Advantage plans. You will be responsible for providing plan members with personalized, coordinated health care that improves quality of life and prevents unnecessary hospital visits.

As an advanced practice provider, you will exercise independent judgement to treat patients with acute and chronic conditions, consulting with a supervising physician as appropriate. You will work closely with our facility partners and health plan leadership to implement our national model of care in compliance with all federal and state regulations.

• Assess patients’ medical and mental health needs and provide a proactive plan of care that addresses barriers to care.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal agencies related to clinical services you provide.
• Prescribe medications and order lab work, diagnostic procedures, and consultations.
• Monitor patients’ compliance and response to treatment and modify plans as necessary.
• Work with RN case managers as part of an integrated care team.

• FNP, AGNP, AHACNP, or PA license required
• Degree from an accredited APRN or PA program
• 3 years’ experience in clinical nursing or rehabilitation in geriatric populations
• Electronic Health Records experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Outlook, Excel)

• May be required to provide training and advice to facility staff

Our organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local laws. We will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.