Medical Team - PACE Nurse Practitioner

Hosparus Group • Elizabethtown, KY

5d

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. Participants are primarily seen in the clinic or day center, but care may also be provided in 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.

Requirements

• Be licensed or eligible for licensure for advanced nursing practice in Kentucky, including DEA and controlled substance permits.
• Have at least one year of experience in full-time advanced nursing practice.
• Have knowledge of the physical, mental, and social needs of frail older adults.
• Have at least one year of experience working with a frail or elderly population, or receive appropriate training upon hire.
• Maintain Basic Life Support certification.
• Be able to travel within the service area and provide infrequent care in participant homes.
• Demonstrate proficiency with technology-based tools, including electronic medical records.
• Be able to work independently and effectively as a team member.
• Exercise a high level of autonomy in clinical and management decisions.

Responsibilities

• Assess, initiate, provide, and coordinate direct care for PACE participants.
• See participants primarily in the clinic or day center and, when needed, in homes, long-term care facilities, assisted living facilities, or hospitals.
• Support and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) and other medical providers as needed.
• 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed