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Why Join Grace at Home?

Grace at Home is a provider-led, community-based health and care partner dedicated to improving the health and well-being of those who need care the most, with a deep commitment to high-needs, urban and rural communities. Our local physicians, nurses, and caregivers work together to serve people and the communities they live in, beyond just treating symptoms. We remove barriers by delivering personalized care as close to home as possible, often in-home, because we know a deep understanding of our patient’s race, culture, and environment is critical to delivering improved health outcomes. By empowering patients, providers, and caregivers with the support they need, we strive to make health and care a reality—not a burden—every single day. Join us in creating a better way to care.

Overview

Reporting to the Clinical Manager, the Family Practice Nurse Practitioner is responsible for conducting patient visits, ensuring effective collaboration, proper clinical management, documentation of visits, and high-quality patient care delivery to Grace at Home family members. This role involves direct patient care in-person and via telehealth to meet organizational goals, improve member outcomes, and provide exceptional patient care. This position is accountable for ensuring Grace at Home is positioned to innovatively deliver on its promise. They should embody Care at Home’s core values, including, Trusted, Empathetic, Committed, Humble, Creative and Community-Minded.

The Nurse Practitioner will have a strong knowledge base in providing care in the home, Value Based Care, HEDIS and Stars, documentation and coding, Mental Health and medical practice principles. They will stay informed about advancements in healthcare practices and disseminate relevant knowledge.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Implement evidence-based practices and clinical protocols.
• Conduct patient visits in-person in the patients' homes and/or via telehealth to provide both Adult and Pediatric visits.
• Address and resolve patient concerns promptly and professionally.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to enhance patient care coordination.
• Adhere to regulatory standards, including HIPAA and OSHA requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation of clinical activities, training, and compliance records.
• Collaborate with business partners such as Home Health and Hospice agencies, assisted living facilities, and other vendor partners.
• Collaborate with multiple care disciplines such as RN's, LCSW to provide high quality care.
• Some evening and weekend coverage for visits and on-call rotation for urgent calls.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Master’s degree in nursing or related science field required
  • Certification/Licensure: Active and unrestricted NP license required, FNP certification is required
• Clinical: 2+ years of direct patient care as a Nurse Practitioner strongly preferred. Community-based care experience preferred. Experience with Medicare/Medicaid is preferred
• Willingness to obtain licensure in multiple states
• 2+ years of clinical experience treating complex chronic conditions and high-needs patients, Medicare and LTSS experience preferred
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and group facilitation skills; ability to clearly articulate and present concepts and models in an accessible manner to Grace at Home’s team, investors, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Must have strong critical analytic, thinking and communication skills necessary to evaluate and respond to team progress, anticipate needs and other related team dynamics.
• Computer Knowledge: Excellent computer skills required particularly Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Willingness to explore and learn new or unfamiliar applications that may benefit the clinical team
• Culture: Good judgement, impeccable ethics, and a strong team player; desire to succeed and grow in a fast-paced organization.

The working environment and physical requirements of the job include:

Visits are conducted in patient homes as well as remotely via telehealth. Travel to patient home is required. Any In-office work is performed indoors in a traditional office setting with air conditioning, artificial light, and an open workspace.

In this position you will need to communicate with customers, vendors, management, and other co-workers in person and over devices, sometimes with people who are agitated. Regular use of the telephone and e-mail for communication is essential. Sitting for extended periods is common. Must be able to receive ordinary information and to prepare or inspect documents. Lifting of up to 10 lbs. occasionally may be required. Good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment such as computer terminals, calculator, copiers, and FAX machines. Good reasoning ability is important. Able to understand and utilize management reports, memos, and other documents to conduct business.

Our Benefits

Financial Well-being

• Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive salaries to attract and retain the best talent.
• 401(k) with Employer Match: Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and a generous 4% employer match.

Health and Wellness

• Comprehensive Medical Plan: We proudly offer a comprehensive medical option with an employer contribution.
• Dental & Vision Coverage: Maintain your oral and eye health with our employer-paid dental and vision plans via MetLife.
• Employer-Paid Insurance: Life, Short-Term Disability (STD), and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance are provided at no cost to you.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy ample time off for rest and rejuvenation with generous PTO, holidays, and wellness time.

Additional Perks

• Continuing Medical Education (CME) Allowance for APPs: Stay at the forefront of your field with our CME allowance.
• Commuter Benefits: Save on your commute with our commuter benefits program.
• Mileage Reimbursement: Get reimbursed for work-related travel expenses.

Equal Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Grace at Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please indicate this in your application or speak with your recruiter during the hiring process.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties as necessary