Geriatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care & IDT Team

Senior Care Partners PACE; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

PTO and Sick Time

Competitive Pay

Life insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings

Employee Assistance

Internal growth opportunities

Job summary

Senior Care Partners PACE is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver primary medical care to frail older adults within our PACE centers. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to provide coordinated, patient- and family-centered care in community settings.

Under supervision, you will conduct histories, perform assessments, and manage episodic illnesses while collaborating with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, and families to optimize outcomes.

Qualifications

• MSN or NP degree required; certified NP with ability to practice.
• Current Michigan RN license.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with a frail elderly population.
• Excellent communication and confidentiality.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and electronic systems.
• Proven leadership and ability to collaborate within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive histories and physicals for new referrals.
• Perform quarterly and interval assessments for established participants.
• Evaluate and treat episodic illnesses and changing health needs.
• Participate actively in the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and care planning.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, caregivers, families, and other professionals to coordinate quality care.
• Monitor participant conditions and communicate clinical concerns promptly.
• Develop and implement medical orders and determine need for specialty consultation.
• Serve as a clinical resource to the health care team and ensure continuity of care.
• Support participant and family decision-making through a patient- and family-centered approach.
• Provide coverage across Senior Care Partners, PACE clinics as needed.
• Monitor clinical supplies and communicate restocking needs.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to urgent situations.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Leadership abilities

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Nurse Practitioner degree

Current Michigan Registered Nurse license

Job description

Senior Care Partners PACE is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver primary medical care to frail older adults within our PACE centers. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to provide coordinated, patient- and family-centered care in community settings.

Under supervision, you will conduct histories, perform assessments, and manage episodic illnesses while collaborating with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, and families to optimize outcomes.