Geriatric Nurse Practitioner – PACE Care Leader

Miami Jewish Health; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami Jewish Health in Fort Lauderdale, FL, seeks a Nurse Practitioner for the FLORIDA PACE Centers. You will provide direct primary medical care, perform histories and exams, and manage acute and chronic illnesses for elderly participants.

Under the medical director, you will coordinate care with the team, document thoroughly, and participate in family and interdisciplinary meetings to support residents’ well-being.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Advanced training and certification as an ARNP or PA.
• 2-3 years’ experience preferred; minimum of 1 year specifically with frail elderly population.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct primary medical care and counseling to participants enrolled in the FLORIDA PACE Centers.
• Performs comprehensive histories and physicals for new referrals and ongoing care for established participants.
• Manages acute, episodic, and chronic illnesses in coordination with the Medical Director.
• Coordinates discharge planning and referrals to medical specialists as indicated.
• Documents treatment in patient charts and participates in interdisciplinary team meetings.

Skills

Geriatric care

Patient counseling

Team collaboration

Education

ARNP/PA licensure

Nursing degree

Job description

Miami Jewish Health in Fort Lauderdale, FL, seeks a Nurse Practitioner for the FLORIDA PACE Centers. You will provide direct primary medical care, perform histories and exams, and manage acute and chronic illnesses for elderly participants.

Under the medical director, you will coordinate care with the team, document thoroughly, and participate in family and interdisciplinary meetings to support residents’ well-being.