Geriatric Nurse Practitioner - PACE Team Impact

Center for Elders' Independence; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

Center for Elders’ Independence (CEI) is a PACE organization providing integrated health care for the elderly. The Nurse Practitioner reports to the CMO and works with a PCP within CEI’s primary care clinics as part of an Interdisciplinary Team under the PACE model.

The role supports high-quality, affordable care for the frail elderly, with compensation ranging from $138,861 to $222,178 per year, and requires CA BRN certification, DEA, and Furnishing Licenses.

Qualifications

• Masters Prepared Nurse Practitioner—Family, Adult, or Geriatric certificate and licensed as a Registered Nurse in California.
• Must be BRN certified.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with the frail or elderly.
• DEA Certificate and Furnishing License required.
• Experience and interest in working in geriatrics.
• A current certification in CPR.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat acute health care problems; provide urgent care as needed.
• Conduct semi-annual and periodic assessments; furnish/order medications and devices.
• Consult with staff physician per NP protocol.
• Develop treatment plans with IDT participation.
• Counsel participants on medications, side effects and interactions.
• Document care in medical records and communicate with outside consultants and caregiving facilities.
• Provide guidance to clinic nursing and support staff.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Geriatrics

Team collaboration

Education

Master's in Nursing (Family/Adult/Gerontology)

Job description

Center for Elders’ Independence (CEI) is a PACE organization providing integrated health care for the elderly. The Nurse Practitioner reports to the CMO and works with a PCP within CEI’s primary care clinics as part of an Interdisciplinary Team under the PACE model.

The role supports high-quality, affordable care for the frail elderly, with compensation ranging from $138,861 to $222,178 per year, and requires CA BRN certification, DEA, and Furnishing Licenses.