Advanced Practice Provider NP/PA

Element Care PACE; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Care PACE seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to join the interdisciplinary team. The APP will plan, implement, and evaluate care plans, collaborate with Medical Doctors, and provide comprehensive primary care to participants across settings.

Responsibilities include annual/semi-annual physicals, episodic visits, home and nursing facility visits, after-hours on-call coverage, patient and caregiver education, and meticulous documentation. Travel locally is required.

Qualifications

• MSN or PA studies required and board-certified in MA.
• Massachusetts and DEA prescription privileges are required.
• Credentialing for Element Care LTC facilities.
• CPR certification is required.
• At least 2 years of geriatric care experience.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive physical examinations annually and semi-annually.
• Evaluates participants in homes, ALFs, and centers for episodic and acute visits.
• Performs nursing home and home visits as clinically indicated.
• Participates in After Hours On-Call Coverage.
• Provides health care teaching to patients, families, caregivers, and team members.
• Maintains documentation accurately onsite and offsite.
• Adheres to the APP/MD Collaborative Practice Guide and budget constraints.
• Occasional travel within local area; mask fit test required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Master of Science Degree in Nursing (MSN) or Physician Assistant Studies

Current Board Certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Massachusetts and DEA Prescription Privileges

Credentialed for the Element Care affiliate Long Term Care Facilities

Current CPR Certification

Minimum of one 2 years working with a geriatric population

Job description

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) – NP/PA participates as a member of the PACE Interdisciplinary Team in the planning, implementation and evaluation of care plans that meet the objectives, standards and policies of the PACE model of care. The APP collaborates with the Medical Doctors at the site to provide comprehensive primary care to the participants.

• Conducts thorough and comprehensive physical examinations of participants on an annual and semi-annual basis.
• Evaluates participants in a variety of care settings (homes, ALFs, at the center, etc.) for episodic visits, acute illnesses and follow-up from hospitalizations.
• Makes nursing home visits in accordance with the state nursing home requirements and as clinically indicated.
• Makes home visits as needed acutely or in chronic situations when participants are home bound.
• Participates in the After Hours On-Call Coverage.
• Provides appropriate health care teaching to patients, their families and caregivers, as well as to other members of the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Adheres to the standards set forth in the Element Care APP/MD Collaborative Practice Guide.
• Completes appropriate, accurate, timely documentation, onsite and offsite.
• Ensures that duties are accomplished in a fiscally responsible manner adhering to established budgetary constraints.
• Ensures that all interactions with clients are conducted in a manner that adheres to the highest standards of care for all Element Care clients.
• Ability to pass a fit test. Position requires mask where seal is critical. Incumbent is required to not have facial hair that interferes with a tight seal of the respirator.
• Frequent local travel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Specification:

• Master of Science Degree in Nursing (MSN) or Physician Assistant Studies.
• Current Board Certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Massachusetts and DEA Prescription Privileges.
• Credentialed for the Element Care affiliate Long Term Care Facilities.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Minimum of one 2 years working with a geriatric population.
• Ability to convey information clearly and succinctly with all employees, so that relevant information is communicated appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Ability to lead independently and to be able to work well with others.
• Ability to work within a team concept and to be considerate of co-workers and colleagues.
• Ability to pay attention to detail, to be a self-starter, and to complete tasks on time.
• Ability to be able to quickly recognize situations/problems before they become acute, and to be able to implement effective solutions and understand consequences.
• Flu shot required.

EEO Statement

Element Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

Element Care is committed to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.

Compensation details:

106000-149000 Yearly Salary