Nurse Practitioner (NP), PACE Program, Full-time

HOSPICE SAVANNAH INC • Savannah, GA

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About The Position

The PACE Nurse Practitioner delivers direct primary medical care to PACE participants, conducting comprehensive initial and ongoing assessments as an integral member of the Interdisciplinary Team care planning process. The NP manages chronic and acute health conditions under the supervision of the Medical Director or Primary Care Physician, initiates evidence-based interventions, and provides primary care education to participants, caregivers, and staff to promote optimal health outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nursing and Master's degree in advanced clinical practice or graduate of post Master's certificate program for nurse practitioner (CMS required).
• Licensed as Registered Nurse (R.N.) in the State of Georgia.
• Certified as a nurse practitioner by a national certifying organization recognized by the State Board of Nursing(CMS required).
• One year of direct primary care experience with a frail, elderly, or long-term care population.
• Experience caring for frail older adults' physical, mental, emotional, and social needs.
• Demonstrates the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team setting effectively (CMS required).
• Demonstrates skills and knowledge as outlined in primary care provider competency requirements, including effective skills in physical assessment and chronic disease management for frail older adults.
• Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have up-to-date immunizations and vaccines prior to engaging in participant care (CMS required).
• Have not been convicted of criminal offenses related to involvement in Medicaid, Medicare, other health insurance or health care programs, or social services programs under title XX of the Act (CMS required).
• Have not been convicted of criminal offenses pertaining to physical, sexual, drug, or alcohol abuse.
• Not excluded from participating in Medicare and Medicaid programs (CMS required).
• Requires basic computer skills in Microsoft Word products including Word and Outlook.
• Must be able to travel as required

Nice To Haves

• Certified as a Geriatric Nurse Practitioner (G.N.P.) with prescriptive authority
• 3-5 years nursing experience with Nurse Practitioner experience
• Experience working in a managed care environment, demonstrating the ability to successfully lead primary care provider staff and work effectively with hospitals, nursing homes, ancillary services providers, and physician specialists to coordinate and manage care for a medically complex population.
• Ability to educate participants, caregivers, and staff on disease management, preventive care, medication adherence, and self-care strategies
• Competence in conducting comprehensive initial and ongoing assessments, including history-taking, physical exams, and diagnostic interpretation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory requirements for PACE and Center of Medicare and Medical Assistance.
• Time management, organization, and prioritization in a fast-paced environment
• As needed, support to Steward Center of Palliative Care

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level