Astrana Health, Inc. Is Hiring A Nurse Practitioner

Join our compassionate Cantonese-speaking Nurse Practitioner team to deliver high-quality home-based care in San Francisco. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to impact patients' lives, especially those with complex health needs, and welcomes new graduates with extensive training!

Nurse Practitioner - Care at Home - San Francisco (Cantonese) - New Grads Welcome! 🎉

Department: Providers - Nor Cal

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: 909 Hyde Street, Suite 125, San Francisco, CA 94109

Reporting To: George Chris Tides

Compensation: $150,000 - $180,000 / year

🌟 About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Cantonese-speaking Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our Care at Home team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in managing patients with complex medical conditions in a home setting, providing personalized, high-quality care that enhances patient outcomes and quality of life for homebound and complex patients.

A key component of this position involves delivering supportive and palliative care, managing symptoms, and offering holistic support to patients with serious illnesses.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner to make a significant difference in patients' lives, with comprehensive training provided for new graduates!

Our Core Values 🧡

• Put Patients First
• Empower Entrepreneurial Provider and Care Teams
• Operate with Integrity & Excellence
• Be Innovative
• Work As One Team

🔹 What You'll Do

Patient Care & Assessment

• Conduct comprehensive health assessments, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations in patients' homes.
• Facilitate transitions of care post-discharge.
• Develop individualized care plans for high-risk patients, considering their medical history, comorbidities, and functional status.
• Prescribe and manage medications, including complex medication regimens for chronic conditions such as heart failure, diabetes, COPD, and more.
• Perform health screenings and provide preventive care to reduce hospitalizations and ER visits.

Palliative Care Management

• Assess patients for eligibility and appropriateness for palliative care, focusing on symptom management and quality of life.
• Provide compassionate palliative support to alleviate pain and address emotional, spiritual, and psychological needs.
• Collaborate with the palliative care team to develop and implement care plans aligned with patient preferences and goals.
• Educate patients and families on palliative care options, advanced care planning, and end-of-life choices.
• Monitor and refine palliative interventions to ensure holistic, patient-centered care.

Collaboration & Coordination

• Work with interdisciplinary teams—including physicians, social workers, care coordinators, and family caregivers—to deliver comprehensive care.
• Ensure effective communication and care coordination with all involved parties.
• Serve as the primary contact point for patients and their families, offering education and support.

Chronic Disease Management

• Monitor and manage high-risk conditions alongside the care team, emphasizing disease control and health promotion.
• Educate patients and families on disease management, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications.
• Review records regularly and adjust care plans as needed for changing conditions or new diagnoses.

Clinical Documentation & Reporting

• Accurately document all interactions, assessments, treatments, and progress in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA).
• Participate in team rounds reviewing patient progress and outcomes.

Patient Advocacy & Support

• Advocate for patients' rights to ensure they receive optimal care and services at home.
• Address concerns in the home care environment, ensuring safety and satisfaction.
• Support end-of-life planning, palliative care needs, and grief counseling when appropriate.

📝 Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in California, along with a Furnishing License.
• Proficiency in Cantonese language.
• Certification as an Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP); additional certifications (e.g., palliative, wound care, gerontology) are a plus.
• Strong understanding of home health protocols, chronic disease management, palliative care, and geriatric care.
• Willingness and capability to perform the responsibilities outlined above.