Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - PACE of the Ozarks
Washington Regional Medical System•Springdale, AR
•Onsite
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 and treating health problems, coordinating care, and contributing to individualized Plans of Care in accordance with applicable State and Federal rules and regulations. The position is based at NWA PACE Management in Springdale, Arkansas.
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 according to patients’ age-specific needs and comorbidities.
- Implement interventions to support patient stability.
- Participate actively in the Interdisciplinary Team regarding patient care.
- Complete assessments in accordance with PACE regulations.
- Document services promptly in the Electronic Medical Record.
- Serve in an 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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