PACE Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant

VALIR PACE LLC•Oklahoma City, OK

41d•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse / Physician Assistant (Provider) delivers medical care to Valir PACE Foundation participants. The Provider works jointly with physicians, therapy, activities, dietary, social services, and transportation as part of the Interdisciplinary Team to determine and monitor each PACE participant’s care plan in compliance with national and state regulations and laws. Valir PACE provides integrated medical and social services to seniors. The organization seeks team members who work collaboratively in diverse teams, support innovation, and interact with participants and colleagues with understanding and compassion.

Requirements

Current APRN or PA license.
Certification to practice in Oklahoma without limitation or restriction.
Licensure by both the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control (OBNDDC) and the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).
Either one year of experience working with the frail and elderly population or approved training.
Current CPR certification.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time-management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
Ability to function in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Ability to speak, hear, and read English.
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds, walk up to 0.25 miles, bend forward while sitting, push or pull up to 75 pounds of force, squat, stand, sit, kneel, carry 25 pounds with two hands for up to 20 feet, and grasp items of various sizes and weights up to 50 pounds. Full-body range of motion and balance are also required.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive examinations of participants upon enrollment, every six months, and upon a change of status in accordance with CMS regulations.
Diagnose and treat acute illnesses in participants.
Provide follow-up care to manage chronic diseases in participants.
Engage participants’ support systems in medical care.
Round on and attend to institutionalized participants.
Coordinate care with specialty providers, support communication, and provide follow-up indicated by specialty consultations.
Assist the Interdisciplinary Team with developing and revising care plans.
Serve on committees as required by the Medical Director, Program Director, and/or Board of Directors.
Maintain a professional demeanor with participants, families, community care providers, and the PACE team.
Promote positive health outcomes through examinations, specialty care when needed, and medication management.
Complete accurate and timely documentation.
Perform other duties as assigned.