Medical Team - PACE Nurse Practitioner

Hospice of the Bluegrass Inc; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospice of the Bluegrass Inc is seeking a PACE Nurse Practitioner to assess, initiate, and coordinate direct care for CGPP participants. You will work closely with the IDT and medical providers across clinic, home, and facility settings to ensure comprehensive care.

The role includes education, outreach, and community leadership within the service area. The ideal candidate has KY advanced nursing licensure (or eligibility), at least one year of full-time practice with frail elderly populations,

Qualifications

• Licensure (or eligibility) for advanced nursing practice in KY, including DEA and controlled substance permits.
• Minimum of one year experience in full-time advanced nursing practice.
• Knowledge of the physical, mental, and social needs of frail older adults.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with frail/elderly populations or training upon hire.
• Must maintain Basic Life Support certification.
• Flexibility to travel within service area and provide infrequent home visits.
• Proficiency with technology-based tools, including EMR.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with a high level of autonomy.

Responsibilities

• The PACE Nurse Practitioner assesses, initiates, delivers and coordinates direct care for CGPP participants.
• May see participants in clinic/day center or at homes, LTC, or hospitals as needed.
• Coordinates with the IDT and other medical providers; participates in education, outreach and leadership activities.

Skills

Autonomy

Teamwork

Tech proficiency

Flexibility

Education

APR/NP license in KY (DEA & CS permits)

Tools

Electronic Medical Record

Job description

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

Position Summary:

Under the joint direction of the Care Guide Partners PACE Medical Director and Executive Director, the PACE Nurse Practitioner is responsible for assessing, initiating, providing and coordinating direct care of participants in the Care Guide Partners PACE (CGPP) program. Assigned participants are primarily seen in the clinic/day center but may also be in other settings such as a home, long term care facility, assisted living facility or hospital. The PACE Nurse Practitioner supports and coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team (IDT), as well as other medical providers, as needed and participates in education, outreach and leadership activities for the communities served. The PACE Nurse Practitioner may be assigned additional patient care or administrative duties at the discretion of the Medical Director and/or Executive Director.

Position Qualifications:

• Licensure (or eligibility for licensure) for advanced nursing practice in KY, including DEA and controlled substance permits, required.
• Minimum of one year experience in full time advance nursing practice required.
• Knowledge of physical, mental, and social needs of frail older adults.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population or must receive appropriate training upon hire.
• Must maintain Basic Life Support certification.
• Must have flexibility to travel within service area and provide infrequent care in participant homes.
• Proficiency with technology-based tools, including electronic medical record.
• Able to work independently and as an effective member of a team. High level of autonomy is required for clinical and management decisions.