PACE Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Everent Health & Affiliates•Lexington, KY

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About The Position

The APRN exemplifies and promotes advanced nursing practice, provides direct participant care, and evaluates participant outcomes. The role sets and evaluates practice standards, consults with nurses, and maintains professional knowledge and skills as an expert and role model in advanced nursing practice at the PACE Center. The APRN works closely with Bluegrass Care Navigators’ Chief Medical Officer and the PACE Medical Director, as well as community referral sources and medical specialists, to establish individualized, participant-centered plans of care. The APRN also helps provide plans of care for participants, families, and caregivers as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with applicable regulations, guidelines, and organizational policies, incorporating participant and caregiver input where appropriate. Providers deliver a full range of ambulatory primary care services, including diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illness in geriatric age groups, preventive care, minor surgical procedures, and occasional medical emergencies. Providers see scheduled participants, walk-ins, and add-ons; provide coverage during Center operating hours and telephone consultations as needed; complete administrative tasks related to medical care; participate in quality improvement activities; and provide community service. Providers manage participants and conditions within the scope of their training and approved privileges. Bluegrass PACE provides all-inclusive healthcare to Kentuckians aged 55 and older who may otherwise need nursing home care, helping them live safely at home. Care is delivered collaboratively by an interdisciplinary team and includes medical and personal care, social services, and support services. Most services are provided at the PACE Center, with transportation to and from the Center. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with on-call coverage.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited master's degree nursing program.
Certified as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP).
Current APRN license in good standing with the applicable State Board of Nursing.
At least three years of general nursing experience.
At least one year of experience working with the frail and elderly population.
Current CPR certification.
Licensed driver.
Demonstrated in-depth, current knowledge in the area of specialty and ability to translate professional and organizational goals into effective clinical practice.
Strong clinical nursing skills, including the ability to manage family emotional stress and respect individual lifestyles and cultural differences.
Commitment to evidence-based practice and applying research to clinical care.
Effective resource organization and time management skills.
Strong interpersonal, communication, collaboration, and conflict-resolution skills.
Knowledge of healthcare systems and organizational change processes.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and cope with the emotional demands of the role.
Compliance with professional standards, ethical principles, and regulatory requirements.
Understanding of the organization’s mission, philosophy, and PACE care delivery model.
Satisfactory professional references from nursing education, previous or current employers, and/or professional peers.
Excellent observation skills, sound clinical judgment, and timely written and electronic documentation abilities.
Self-directed ability to work independently and function effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
Flexible, cooperative, and able to adapt to changing priorities and role responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience in palliative care, home health, long-term care, urgent care, or primary care.
I.V. skills.

Responsibilities

Provide direct participant care and evaluate participant outcomes.
Set and evaluate advanced nursing practice standards and provide consultation to nurses.
Maintain professional knowledge and skills as an expert and role model in advanced nursing practice.
Collaborate with the Chief Medical Officer, PACE Medical Director, community referral sources, and medical specialists to establish individualized participant-centered plans of care.
Assist in providing participant, family, and caregiver plans of care as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with regulations, guidelines, and organizational policies.
Provide ambulatory primary care, including diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illness in geriatric populations, preventive care, minor surgical procedures, and occasional emergency care.
See scheduled participants, walk-ins, and add-ons, and provide coverage during Center operating hours.
Provide telephone consultation as needed and perform administrative tasks associated with medical care.
Participate in quality improvement activities and provide community service.
Manage participants and conditions within the scope of training and approved privileges.