Geriatric Care Leader (NP/PA) — Primary & Home Visits

Element Care PACE; Lynn (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Care PACE in Lynn, MA is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to join the interdisciplinary team delivering comprehensive primary care. The APP will perform annual and semi-annual exams and coordinate with Medical Doctors to implement individualized care plans during home visits and center rounds.

This full-time position includes after-hours on-call coverage, travel to local sites, and adherence to the APP/MD Collaborative Practice Guide.

Qualifications

• MSN or PA studies and state licensure in MA
• Current board certification as NP or PA in MA
• Massachusetts and DEA prescription privileges
• Credentialed for Element Care Long Term Care Facilities
• Current CPR certification
• Minimum of two years working with a geriatric population
• Ability to convey information clearly and succinctly with all employees
• Ability to lead independently and to work well with others
• Ability to work within a team concept and to be considerate of co-workers and colleagues
• Attention to detail, self-starter and ability to complete tasks on time
• Ability to quickly recognize situations and implement effective solutions

Responsibilities

• Conducts thorough physical examinations of participants on an annual and semi-annual basis.
• Evaluates participants in various care settings for episodic visits, acute illnesses and follow-up from hospitalizations.
• Makes nursing home visits in accordance with state nursing home requirements.
• Makes home visits as needed acutely or in chronic situations.
• Participates in the After Hours On-Call Coverage.
• Provides health care teaching to patients, families and caregivers as well as to the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Adheres to the Element Care APP/MD Collaborative Practice Guide.
• Completes documentation, onsite and offsite.
• Ensures interactions with clients meet the highest standards of care.
• Ability to pass a fit test; mask seal required and facial hair must not interfere.
• Frequent local travel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Geriatric care

Clear communication

Independent leadership

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Problem solving

Education

MSN or PA Studies

Massachusetts licensure (APRN/PA)

Massachusetts DEA privileges

Credentialed for LTAC facilities

Current CPR certification

Board certification MA

Job description

Element Care PACE in Lynn, MA is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to join the interdisciplinary team delivering comprehensive primary care. The APP will perform annual and semi-annual exams and coordinate with Medical Doctors to implement individualized care plans during home visits and center rounds.

This full-time position includes after-hours on-call coverage, travel to local sites, and adherence to the APP/MD Collaborative Practice Guide.