Geriatric NP – PACE Care with Home Visits (Mattapan)

Veterans in Healthcare; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

CME funds

License fees reimbursement

PTO & holidays

Job summary

Harbor Health Services in Mattapan is seeking a Geriatric Nurse Practitioner to join the Clinical Team in Mattapan as part of our PACE program. You will provide primary care to frail elders in the ESP setting, collaborate with physicians, and deliver care across centers, homes, and affiliated sites.

You will conduct assessments, develop care plans, participate in 24/7 on-call coverage, and support quality improvement initiatives while traveling to ESP sites as needed.

Qualifications

• MSN in Geriatric Nursing or related specialty field.
• Current MA RN/NP license with current certification as a Nurse Practitioner; MCSR, DEA and current BLS certification.
• 2+ years of experience with frail or elderly population preferred; minimum 1 year required.

Responsibilities

• Provides primary care to PACE participants in collaboration with the PACE physician at ESP site in Mattapan and affiliated sites.
• Conducts health assessments and evaluates patient needs at the PACE center, assisted living facility, skilled nursing facility or home.
• Develops comprehensive care plans for each participant.
• Participates in on-call system to ensure 24-hour access to care.
• Participates in staff meetings and quality improvement activities.
• Makes referrals to contracted specialists and guides cost-efficient care in a capitated program.
• Documents care in EMR with progress notes, labs, and medications.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Geriatric Nursing

Interdisciplinary Team

Travel to ESP sites

Education

MSN in Geriatric Nursing or related specialty field

Job description

Harbor Health Services in Mattapan is seeking a Geriatric Nurse Practitioner to join the Clinical Team in Mattapan as part of our PACE program. You will provide primary care to frail elders in the ESP setting, collaborate with physicians, and deliver care across centers, homes, and affiliated sites.

You will conduct assessments, develop care plans, participate in 24/7 on-call coverage, and support quality improvement initiatives while traveling to ESP sites as needed.