Geriatric Nurse Practitioner — Onsite PACE Care

Volunteers of America National Services; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Benefits package

Job summary

Senior Community Care of Michigan PACE, part of Volunteers of America National Services, seeks a Full-Time Nurse Practitioner to provide primary care to PACE enrollees. The NP will conduct physical assessments, develop care plans, and work within the Interdisciplinary Team to meet geriatric needs onsite in Lansing.

Supervised by the Medical Director, the NP will perform reassessments, educate participants and caregivers, and coordinate with physicians and medical directors across VOANS

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in the state of employment.
• Graduate of a school of professional nursing.
• Certified as a nurse practitioner by a national certifying organization recognized by the State Board of Nursing.
• Minimum of one year’s experience with frail elderly population.
• Shall have either training or related experience in the job assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care to participants under Medical Director supervision.
• Perform physical assessments of new PACE enrollees and semi-annual reassessments.
• Develop and implement plans of care for Senior Community Care program participants.
• Evaluate physical complaints and provide appropriate treatment.
• Provide teaching and education to participants and caregivers.
• Collaborate as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
• Assess, plan, and care for frail elder participants per Senior Community Care standards.

Skills

RN license

NP certification

Education

Graduate of a school of professional nursing

Job description

Senior Community Care of Michigan PACE, part of Volunteers of America National Services, seeks a Full-Time Nurse Practitioner to provide primary care to PACE enrollees. The NP will conduct physical assessments, develop care plans, and work within the Interdisciplinary Team to meet geriatric needs onsite in Lansing.

Supervised by the Medical Director, the NP will perform reassessments, educate participants and caregivers, and coordinate with physicians and medical directors across VOANS