Geriatric NP - PACE Primary Care & On-Call

Volunteers of America - National Services; Montrose (CO); On-site; USD 126,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

403(b)

PTO

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness incentives

Early access to earnings

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Senior Community Care of Colorado PACE seeks a Nurse Practitioner to deliver primary care to PACE participants, conducting physical assessments and developing care plans in collaboration with an Interdisciplinary Team. The role involves in-person evaluations, chronic disease management, and both clinic and home-based care, supporting frail elders.

You will join a mission-driven program under VOANS with competitive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a school of professional nursing required.
• Licensed as Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of employment.
• Certified as a nurse practitioner by a national certifying organization recognized by the State Board of Nursing.
• Prescriptive authority required within one year of hire.
• Certified as a Geriatric Nurse Practitioner (GNP) preferred.
• Experience: minimum of one year with frail elderly population.
• Two years as NP in geriatric setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Medical Director provides primary care to participants.
• Performs physical assessments of new PACE enrollees and semi-annual reassessments; develops and implements plans of care.
• Evaluates participant conditions and provides appropriate treatment.
• Provides education to participants and caregivers.
• Works as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
• Assesses and cares for frail elder participants according to Senior CommUnity Care standards.
• Performs in-person history and physical assessments of new PACE participants.
• Coordinates with IDT to develop comprehensive plans of care.
• Manages chronic diseases and evaluates acute illnesses in clinic or home settings.
• Oversees care for participants in Skilled Nursing Facilities and participates in on-call rotation.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Geriatrics

Primary care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

RN license in state of employment

NP certification

Prescriptive authority within 1 year

Job description

Senior Community Care of Colorado PACE seeks a Nurse Practitioner to deliver primary care to PACE participants, conducting physical assessments and developing care plans in collaboration with an Interdisciplinary Team. The role involves in-person evaluations, chronic disease management, and both clinic and home-based care, supporting frail elders.

You will join a mission-driven program under VOANS with competitive benefits and opportunities for growth.