Medical Team - PACE Nurse Practitioner

Everent Health & Affiliates • Elizabethtown, KY

6d

About The Position

Under the joint direction of the Care Guide Partners PACE Medical Director and Executive Director, the PACE Nurse Practitioner assesses, initiates, provides, and coordinates direct care for participants in the Care Guide Partners PACE (CGPP) program. Assigned participants are primarily seen in the clinic or day center, but may also be seen in their homes, long-term care facilities, assisted living facilities, or hospitals. The Nurse Practitioner supports and coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) and other medical providers as needed, and participates in education, outreach, and leadership activities for the communities served. Additional patient care or administrative duties may be assigned at the discretion of the Medical Director and/or Executive Director.

Care Guide Partners PACE, part of Hosparus Health, supports people aged 55 and older who need nursing home-level care to remain independent and safely at home by providing medical care and support services. The position schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

• Licensure, or eligibility for licensure, for advanced nursing practice in Kentucky, including DEA and controlled substance permits.
• At least one year of full-time advanced nursing practice experience.
• Knowledge of the physical, mental, and social needs of frail older adults.
• At least one year of experience working with a frail or elderly population, or completion of appropriate training upon hire.
• Maintain Basic Life Support certification.
• Flexibility to travel within the service area and provide infrequent care in participant homes.
• Proficiency with technology-based tools, including electronic medical records.
• Ability to work independently and effectively as a team member.
• Ability to exercise a high level of autonomy in clinical and management decisions.

Responsibilities

• Assess, initiate, provide, and coordinate direct care for PACE participants.
• See assigned participants primarily in the clinic or day center and, as needed, in homes, long-term care facilities, assisted living facilities, or hospitals.
• Support and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team and other medical providers.
• Participate in education, outreach, and leadership activities for the communities served.
• Perform additional patient care or administrative duties as assigned by the Medical Director and/or Executive Director.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed