Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Description:
The primary purpose of your job 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, participant's caregivers, as well as documenting changes in a
participant's medical record consistent with documentation policies.
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, participant's caregivers, as well as documenting changes in a participant's 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 driver's 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
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran
