Geriatric NP for PACE Care Team

Capital Health Screening Centre; Life (TN); On-site; USD 77,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Retirement Savings and Investment Plan

Paid Time-Off Program

Job summary

Capital Health seeks a compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join its PACE team, delivering comprehensive primary and preventive care to older adults in the community. You will collaborate with physicians and an interdisciplinary team to optimize health, independence, and quality of life for participants in the PACE program.

The role emphasizes geriatric medicine, care coordination across settings, medication management, and education for participants and families, with a strong focus on safe

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited NP program.
• Current or eligible New Jersey APN license.
• National board certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Prescriptive authority and DEA registration as required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary and preventive care to PACE participants in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Perform initial and ongoing health assessments, physical examinations, and management of acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care based on each participant’s medical, functional, psychosocial, and long-term care needs.
• Diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries and prescribe medications and treatments within scope of practice.
• Monitor and manage chronic conditions commonly affecting older adults, including diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, pulmonary conditions, and other complex medical needs.
• Order and interpret laboratory testing, diagnostic studies, and other appropriate clinical evaluations.
• Provide medication management and reconciliation, with attention to polypharmacy and medication safety in older adults.
• Collaborate closely with the PACE interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists, dietitians, behavioral health professionals, and other members of the care team.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to comprehensive care planning.
• Coordinate care across settings, including the PACE center, participant homes, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation facilities, and specialty practices as appropriate.
• Provide education and counseling to participants and their families regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, preventive care, and healthy aging.
• Support transitions of care following hospitalization, emergency department visits, or rehabilitation stays.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record and comply with applicable regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and population health initiatives supporting the PACE program.

Skills

Geriatrics

Primary care

Nurse Practitioner

DEA Registration

BLS Certified

Prescriptive Authority

Interdisciplinary Care

Education

Master’s or Doctoral NP degree

Job description

Capital Health seeks a compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join its PACE team, delivering comprehensive primary and preventive care to older adults in the community. You will collaborate with physicians and an interdisciplinary team to optimize health, independence, and quality of life for participants in the PACE program.

The role emphasizes geriatric medicine, care coordination across settings, medication management, and education for participants and families, with a strong focus on safe