Nurse Practitioner

Senior Community Care of Jefferson County; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) with discretionary contribution

Paid Time Off + Personal Days

Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness incentives (earn up to $350)

Get paid early (access up to 50% of 鈥�

Job summary

Senior Community Care of Jefferson County in Louisville, KY is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide primary care to PACE enrollees under the supervision of the Executive Director and Medical Director. The role includes performing assessments, care planning, and coordinating with the IDT to support frail elder residents.

Qualifications include RN license, NP certification with prescriptive authority, and geriatric NP preferred.

Qualifications

• RN license in the state of employment.
• NP certification with prescriptive authority.
• GNP credential is preferred for geriatrics.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care to PACE enrollees under medical oversight.
• Perform physical assessments and semi-annual reassessments.
• Develop and implement care plans in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Coordinate with Primary Care Physicians and Medical Directors.

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Nurse Practitioner (NP) certification

Geriatric Nurse Practitioner (GNP) preferred

Job description

Senior Community Care of Jefferson County
Louisville, KY 40215, USA

• Nursing
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: NURSE008663

Description

Care with Heart. Work with Purpose.
Join The Senior Community Care of Kentucky PACE as a Nurse Practitioner in Louisville, KY (Jefferson County). This is more than a job! It’s a paid opportunity to serve others, live our mission, and make a meaningful impact in a healthcare setting. As a compassionate organization, we’re dedicated to serving others and fostering an environment where both our residents and team members thrive. If you’re ready to grow your career while making a difference, we’d love to connect with you. *$5,000 Sign on Bonus*

Senior Community Care of Kentucky PACE is a community of Volunteers of America National Services, a subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization. Proudly Great Place to Work Certified for 8 consecutive years.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Supportive, caring leadership that truly values your voice
• A positive, team-oriented environmentwhere you can rely on one another
• A beautiful, welcoming campusyou’ll enjoy coming to each day
• Opportunities for career growth and ongoing development
• Purpose-driven work that makes a meaningful difference every day

What We Offer

• 403(b) with discretionary contribution
• Paid Time Off + Personal Days
• Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness incentives (earn up to $350)
• Get paid early (access up to 50% of earnings)
• Referral bonuses & scholarship opportunities

OBJECTIVE: Under the supervision of the Executive Director, with Medical Director oversight, provides primary care to participants. Performs physical assessments of new PACE Enrollees, semi-annual reassessments of participants and develops and implements appropriate plans of care to Senior CommUnity
Care program participants. Evaluates participant physical complaints and provides appropriate treatment. Provides participants and caregiver teaching and education. Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary
Team (IDT). Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, plan, care for, and provide services to frail elder participants according to assigned responsibilities and Senior CommUnity Care standards.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate of a school of professional nursing required. Licensed as Registered Nurse (R.N.) in the state of employment. Certified as a nurse practitioner by a national certifying organization recognized by the State Board of Nursing. Prescriptive authority required within one year of hire . Certified as a Geriatric Nurse Practitioner (G.N.P.) preferred.
• Two (2) years’ experience as a nurse practitioner in a geriatric setting desirable.
• Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and have means of transportation.
• Responsible for oversight of residents of VOANS Skilled Nursing Facilities.
• Evaluate residents of VOANS Skilled Nursing Facilities.
• Provide medical care and treatment for residents of VOANS Skilled Nursing Facilities.
• Coordinate care of residents with Primary Care Physicians and Medical Directors of VOANS Skilled Nursing Facilities.
• Performs in person comprehensive history and physical on new Senior Community Care participants. Coordinates with the Interdisciplinary Team to develop a comprehensive plan