Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - PACE of the Ozarks
About The Position
The APRN/PA provides direct patient care to the PACE population, assists physicians with procedures, and performs other duties as needed. The role includes assessing, diagnosing, and treating health problems; coordinating care in accordance with state and federal requirements; supporting patient stability; and contributing to plans of care through the Interdisciplinary Team. The position performs age-appropriate histories and physicals, orders and interprets diagnostic tests, completes assessments required by PACE regulations, documents services in the Electronic Medical Record, provides skin and wound care, reconciles medications, and serves as a liaison with community specialists. The role also participates in an on-call rotation. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed nonprofit health care system serving Northwest Arkansas. Its mission is to improve community health through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
- Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license.
- CPR certification.
- National certification.
- At least 3 years of experience in a previous geriatric clinical nursing role.
Responsibilities
- Perform age-appropriate histories and physical examinations for the PACE population.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests based on patients’ age-specific needs and comorbidities.
- Implement interventions to support patient stability.
- Actively participate in the Interdisciplinary Team regarding patient care.
- Complete assessments as required by PACE regulations.
- Document services in the Electronic Medical Record in a timely manner.
- Serve in the on-call rotation.
- Provide direct patient care, diagnose and treat health problems, and coordinate health care for the PACE population in accordance with state and federal rules and regulations.
- Participate in developing plans of care for the PACE population.
- Provide skin and wound care.
- Prescribe appropriate treatment modalities and perform medication reconciliation for the PACE population.
- Serve as a liaison with community specialists.
- Assist physicians with procedures and perform other duties as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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