Nurse Practitioner

Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS)•Louisville, KY

41d•$118,000 - $134,000•Onsite

About The Position

Care with Heart. Work with Purpose. Join The Senior Community Care of Kentucky PACE as a Nurse Practitioner in Louisville, KY (Jefferson County). This is more than a job! It’s a paid opportunity to serve others, live our mission, and make a meaningful impact in a healthcare setting. As a compassionate organization, we’re dedicated to serving others and fostering an environment where both our residents and team members thrive. If you’re ready to grow your career while making a difference, we’d love to connect with you. $5,000 Sign on Bonus Senior Community Care of Kentucky PACE is a community of Volunteers of America National Services, a subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization. Proudly Great Place to Work® Certified for 8 consecutive years. Schedule: M-F 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (No weekends required) Pay Range: $118,000 - $134,000

Requirements

Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.
Must have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and have means of transportation.
Thorough knowledge of current concepts, theories and practices related to home and community based care for the elderly and disabled adults.
Thorough knowledge of physical, mental and social needs of frail older adults.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to lead and work within the interdisciplinary setting.
Strong organizational skills.
Able to manage changing priorities per needs of the PACE program and the agency.
Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation.

Nice To Haves

Certified as a Geriatric Nurse Practitioner (G.N.P.) with prescriptive authority preferred.
Two (2) years’ experience as a nurse practitioner in a geriatric setting desirable.
Working knowledge of the PACE regulations desired.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Executive Director, with Medical Director oversight, provides primary care to participants.
Performs physical assessments of new PACE Enrollees, semi-annual reassessments of participants and develops and implements appropriate plans of care to Senior CommUnity Care program participants.
Evaluates participant physical complaints and provides appropriate treatment.
Provides participants and caregiver teaching and education.
Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, plan, care for, and provide services to frail elder participants according to assigned responsibilities and Senior CommUnity Care standards.
Responsible for oversight of residents of VOANS Skilled Nursing Facilities.
Evaluate residents of VOANS Skilled Nursing Facilities.
Provide medical care and treatment for residents of VOANS Skilled Nursing Facilities.
Coordinate care of residents with Primary Care Physicians and Medical Directors of VOANS Skilled Nursing Facilities.
Performs in person comprehensive history and physical on new Senior Community Care participants.
Coordinates with the Interdisciplinary Team to develop a comprehensive plan of care for each participant.
Conducts an in person reassessment semiannually and as needed.
Integrates the primary care treatment plan into the overall plan of care developed by the Interdisciplinary Team.
Interacts with team members to meet emergent and acute need of participants.
Participates in discharge planning for acute and long-term placement.