Nurse Practitioner - Geriatric Medicine

Job Description Details:

Nurse Practitioner 

Status: Full Time

On Call: Required for after hours and weekend coverage on a rotating basis 

Incentives: 1st Day Health Insurance coverage 

Position Purpose: 

The primary purpose of this position is to provide primary medical management in collaboration with the PACE Organization (PO) Physician(s). Performs assessments in collaboration with the physician and as needed. Develops and implements appropriate plans of care to PO 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). Regularly informs the IDT of the medical condition of each participant, remaining alert to pertinent input from other team members, participants caregivers, as well as documenting changes in a participants medical record consistent with documentation policies. 

What you will do: 

• Provide primary medical coverage in collaboration with PO physicians as needed. Performs initial, semi-annual and annual assessments, performs additional assessments of participants as needed and implements appropriate plans of care to PO participants. 
• Participates in discharge planning for acute and long-term placement. 
• Evaluate and treat participants during acute illness. Prudently prescribes medications, therapies and other treatments for participants. Following consultation with the Primary Care Physician refers participants to medical specialist as indicated.  
• Make nursing home/or home visits when needed. 
• Work with Medical Director and Clinic Supervisor to formulate clinical policies, procedures and standards of care.  Assists with the development of standards of care; performs on-going monitoring and evaluation of patient care practice and service delivery; provides guidance and training to staff regarding medical and quality assurance issues. 
• Advise the Medical Director and Primary Care Provider in ways and means to establish better accountability of the PO services to participants and referral sources. Acts as resource during intake of new participants and in the day-to-day operation of the center programs. 
• Participate in provider on-call rotation as required. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Master's degree in Nursing 
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience required preferably in long-term care.  
• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice in the state of PA. 
• CDS Certification and DEA Registration required.  
• Board Certification by ANCC or AANP.  
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive authority required.  
• Current BLS required.  
• A minimum of one (1) year working with the frail or elderly population strongly preferred 
• Must be action-oriented, be customer focused, have high decision quality, flexibility to adapt to ongoing change and have organizational agility. 
• Must have a valid drivers license, proof of insurance and have means of transportation 
• Proficiency with Microsoft product suite (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.); basic knowledge and experience with electronic mail and calendaring system 
• Position requires periodic travel within the Centers geographic region. 
• Position requires frequent kneeling, crouching, reaching, lifting, sitting, walking, bending and lifting. Must be able to push, pull, move and or lift a minimum of 20 pounds if applicable.  

Position Highlights and Benefits: 

• Comprehensive benefit packages available, including 1st Day medical coverage, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B and educational assistance. 
• Access to wages earned daily through Daily Pay. 
• Ability to earn incentives through our Employee Referral program. 
• Warm and supportive environment with a truly patient-centered focus. 
• Comprehensive Orientation and professional development opportunities 

Ministry/Facility Information 

St Mary is a member of Trinity Health PACE.  Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) or LIFE programs coordinate and provide all needed preventive, primary, acute and long-term care services so that older individuals can continue living in the community. 

Many PACE participants get most of their care from staff employed by the

PACE organization in the PACE center. PACE centers meet State and Federal safety requirements and include adult day programs, medical clinics, activities, and occupational and physical therapy facilities.  

We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. 

Our core values:  Reverence, Commitment to Those Who are Poor, Safety, Justice, Stewardship, Integrity. 

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Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Note:

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