Advanced Practice Provider NP/PA

Element Care; Methuen (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Care is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) – NP/PA to join the PACE Interdisciplinary Team providing comprehensive primary care to participants. The role includes annual and semi-annual exams, home and facility visits, after-hours on-call coverage, and patient education, with emphasis on timely documentation and budget-conscious care.

Requirements: MSN or PA Studies, Massachusetts NP/PA certification, MA license and DEA privileges, CPR, and at least 2 years of geriatric

Qualifications

• MSN or PA Studies degree required.
• Current Massachusetts NP/PA board certification.
• Massachusetts and DEA prescription privileges.
• Credentialed for Element Care LTC facilities.
• Current CPR certification.
• Minimum 2 years working with geriatric population.
• Clear and succinct communication with all employees.
• Ability to lead independently and work well in a team.
• Detail-oriented, self-starter, and timely task completion.
• Ability to anticipate issues and implement effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Participates on the PACE Interdisciplinary Team to plan and evaluate care plans.
• Conducts annual and semi-annual physical examinations.
• Evaluates participants in homes, ALFs, centers for episodic visits and follow-ups.
• Performs nursing home and home visits as clinically indicated.
• Provides health care teaching to patients, families, and caregivers.
• Maintains accurate, timely documentation and adheres to budgetary constraints.
• Travels locally to participant sites as needed.

Skills

Geriatrics

Patient care

Team leadership

Communication

Self-starter

Education

Master of Science in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies

Job description

About this position

GENERAL SUMMARY:

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.

Salary range: 130k to 160k