Geriatric Nurse Practitioner – PACE Program

MyStethi, LLC; Bordentown (NJ); On-site; USD 116,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Capital Health is seeking a compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join our PACE team in New Jersey. The NP will provide comprehensive primary and preventive care to elderly participants in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.

The role involves initial and ongoing assessments, care planning, chronic disease management, and medication reconciliation. Board-certified NP with NJ APN license and prescriptive authority is required; BLS and RN license also specified.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive 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

Internal medicine

Home-based care

Long-term care

Complex care management

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

Capital Health is seeking a compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join our PACE team in New Jersey. The NP will provide comprehensive primary and preventive care to elderly participants in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.

The role involves initial and ongoing assessments, care planning, chronic disease management, and medication reconciliation. Board-certified NP with NJ APN license and prescriptive authority is required; BLS and RN license also specified.