FHW Nurse Practitioner

Fallon Health • Buffalo, NY

3d

About The Position

Fallon Health Weinberg is a partnership between Fallon Health of Massachusetts and Weinberg Campus of Erie County, New York. Its Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) serves the health needs of dual-eligible residents of Erie and Niagara counties. Fallon Health Weinberg provides coordinated care to its members and draws on Weinberg Campus’s experience in elder services, community-based programs, and nursing facility care.

The Nurse Practitioner provides primary health care to PACE participants, focusing on disease prevention, wellness, and the management of chronic and episodic illness in collaboration with the program’s Primary Care Providers. The role works closely with the multidisciplinary team to establish realistic goals and develop and manage individualized participant care plans.

Requirements

• Master’s degree.
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Licensed by the New York State Education Department Office of Professions.
• Reliable transportation.
• Maintain BLS certification and professional certification as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

• National Board Certification as a Geriatric, Adult, or Family Nurse Practitioner preferred.
• One to three years of Nurse Practitioner experience preferred, including at least one year of geriatric care experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and periodic participant assessments and identify and document problems or issues in medical records.
• Evaluate episodic illnesses and issue appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic orders.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to manage participants’ episodic and chronic medical needs.
• Perform diagnostic, therapeutic, and nursing interventions as indicated.
• Monitor chronic, stable illnesses.
• Implement plans of care safely and effectively.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of previously implemented treatment.
• Conduct home and nursing home visits as indicated.
• Facilitate continuity of care for sub-acute and long-term nursing home residents as indicated.
• Maintain precise and accurate documentation of services according to professional standards.
• Identify utilization and service-delivery problems and participate in resolving them.
• Participate in quality assessment activities, including record reviews, outcome measurement, and review or revision of policies and procedures.
• Provide education and training to participants, caregivers, and staff on relevant topics.
• Serve as a resource to program staff and participate in defining nursing standards and practices.
• Serve on appropriate committees and participate in staff meetings.
• Support professional growth and self-development through research and other professional activities, education programs, current literature, in-service programs, and workshops.
• Maintain BLS certification and professional certification as appropriate.
• Participate in the provider on-call rotation as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level