Nurse Practitioner - Geriatric Medicine

Mercy LIFE West Philadelphia, a member of Trinity Health, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for its location in Philadelphia, PA. Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) coordinate and provide all needed preventive, primary, acute and long term care services so that older individuals can continue living in the community. PACE is an innovative model that enables individuals who are 55 years old or older and certified by their state to need nursing home care to live as independently as possible. Through PACE, todays fragmented health care financing and delivery system comes together to serve the unique needs of each individual in a way that makes sense to the frail elderly, their informal caregivers, health care providers and policy makers.

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. 

Mercy LIFE West Philadelphia provides a competitive compensation and benefit package that complements this opportunity for personal growth and professional advancement.

General responsibilities will include (not an exhaustive list):

• Provides primary care services and continuous medical coverage to participants; demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, plan care for and provide service to frail elderly participants.  Ensures safe, effective and efficient comprehensive nursing care according to PO standards and quality management goals and objectives.
• Provide liaison with primary care provider in the event of an episodic illness; assist in coordinating services provided by primary care provider.
• Maintains compliance with all regulated quality assurance and documentation requirements including PACE program guidelines and PNN standards.
• Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary team and participate in the development of the plan of care; provide updates to team regarding participants' change in health or functional status.
• Facilitate the integration of new participants into the PO health care delivery system, including medication, immunizations, and routine monitoring of chronic problems and nursing care plan development.
• Provide on-call coverage during center hours of non-operation.

Candidates will have:

• Nurse Practitioner: Master's degree in Nursing with 5 to 7 years of experience required preferably in long term care. Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice in the state of Massachusetts.
• Minimum of one (1) year of documented experience working with a frail or elderly population or if less than one (1) year of experience, must receive appropriate training from the PACE organization on working with a frail or elderly population upon hiring.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills in order to interact in extremely delicate, sensitive and/or complex situations, and to make effective presentations before senior management.
• Demonstrated ability to model the use of evidence-based leadership/practice, and project management skills.
• Candidates should have excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate with multiple levels in the organization.
• Must possess strong analytical and organizational skills. Must have the ability to meet strict deadlines with a high level of accuracy, ability to prioritize tasks in a highly automated setting and possess strong interpersonal skills.
• Candidates should also possess the ability to work as part of a team.

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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:

Bargaining unit employees are governed by the terms and conditions of their respective collective bargaining agreements, which supersede the Employment-At-Will Statement.