Nurse Practitioner (NP)
About The Position
At Elderhaus PACE, we believe older adults deserve the opportunity to live with dignity, independence, and quality of life in the place they call home. As part of the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), our interdisciplinary team provides comprehensive, participant-centered care that supports the physical, emotional, and social well-being of the individuals we serve. We are seeking a compassionate, collaborative, and clinically skilled Nurse Practitioner to join our team. This role offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with participants and caregivers while working alongside an experienced interdisciplinary care team dedicated to improving outcomes for frail older adults.
Requirements
- Current and unrestricted North Carolina Registered Nurse license.
- Certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to meet organizational driving requirements.
- At least one year of experience working with frail older adults or a geriatric population.
- Strong clinical assessment, communication, critical thinking, and care coordination skills.
Nice To Haves
- Prescriptive authority.
- Experience practicing as a Nurse Practitioner in a geriatric, primary care, long-term care, PACE, or related setting.
- Experience working within an interdisciplinary care model.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive health assessments and physical examinations for new participants.
- Perform scheduled reassessments and evaluate participant health status as needed.
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Evaluate and treat acute and chronic health conditions.
- Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic tests and laboratory results.
- Prescribe and manage medications in accordance with licensure, privileges, and established protocols.
- Coordinate care with specialists, hospitals, nursing facilities, caregivers, and other healthcare providers.
- Provide participant and caregiver education related to disease management, treatment plans, medications, and preventive health.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and diagnostic coding.
- Participate in care planning, quality improvement initiatives, and interdisciplinary team meetings.
- Support staff education and contribute to maintaining high standards of clinical excellence and participant care.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Generous paid time off
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities
- Collaborative interdisciplinary care environment
- Meaningful work that improves lives every day
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
