Nurse Practitioner (NP), PACE Program, Full-time

Hospice Savannah; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospice Savannah is seeking a dedicated PACE Nurse Practitioner to provide primary medical care to participants. The role involves conducting assessments, managing health conditions, and educating participants and caregivers to promote optimal health.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in nursing and a Master's in clinical practice, along with required certifications. This full-time role requires strong communication skills and effective teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing and Master's degree in advanced clinical practice required.
• Licensed as Registered Nurse in Georgia; certified as nurse practitioner required.
• One year of direct primary care experience with elderly or long-term care population.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct primary medical care and assessments to PACE participants.
• Manage chronic and acute health conditions under supervision.
• Educate participants and caregivers on optimal health outcomes.

Skills

Nursing experience

Ability to manage chronic and acute health conditions

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Disease management education

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Master's degree in advanced clinical practice

Tools

Basic computer skills in Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Summary

The PACE Nurse Practitioner delivers direct primary medical care to PACE participants, conducting comprehensive initial and ongoing assessments as an integral member of the Interdisciplinary Team care planning process. The NP manages chronic and acute health conditions under the supervision of the Medical Director or Primary Care Physician, initiates evidence-based interventions, and provides primary care education to participants, caregivers, and staff to promote optimal health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing and Master's degree in advanced clinical practice or graduate of post Master's certificate program for nurse practitioner (CMS required).
• Licensed as Registered Nurse (R.N.) in the State of Georgia. Certified as a nurse practitioner by a national certifying organization recognized by the State Board of Nursing (CMS required).
• One year of direct primary care experience with a frail, elderly, or long-term care population. Experience caring for frail older adults' physical, mental, emotional, and social needs. Demonstrates ability to work in an interdisciplinary team setting effectively (CMS required).
• Demonstrates skills and knowledge as outlined in primary care provider competency requirements, including effective skills in physical assessment and chronic disease management for frail older adults.
• Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have up-to-date immunizations and vaccines prior to engaging in participant care (CMS required).
• Have not been convicted of criminal offenses related to involvement in Medicaid, Medicare, other health insurance or health care programs, or social services programs under title XX of the Act (CMS required).
• Have not been convicted of criminal offenses pertaining to physical, sexual, drug, or alcohol abuse.
• Not excluded from participating in Medicare and Medicaid programs (CMS required).

Competencies, Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Certified as a Geriatric Nurse Practitioner (G.N.P.) with prescriptive authority.
• 3-5 years nursing experience with Nurse Practitioner experience.
• Experience working in a managed care environment, demonstrating the ability to successfully lead primary care provider staff and work effectively with hospitals, nursing homes, ancillary services providers, and physician specialists to coordinate and manage care for a medically complex population.
• Ability to educate participants, caregivers, and staff on disease management, preventive care, medication adherence, and self-care strategies.
• Competence in conducting comprehensive initial and ongoing assessments, including history-taking, physical exams, and diagnostic interpretation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory requirements for PACE and Center of Medicare and Medical Assistance. Time management, organization, and prioritization in a fast-paced environment.
• Requires basic computer skills in Microsoft Word products including Word and Outlook.
• As needed, support to Steward Center of Palliative Care.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Position requires moderate to intense visual concentration, reading, using a computer and reviewing patient charts. This position has frequent contact with patients, families, medical facilities, physicians, physician office staff, vendors/suppliers and HSI staff requiring excellent communications and problem-solving skills and professional demeanor. There is a risk of exposure to infectious diseases, which may require use of standard precautions. The NP requires the mobility to ambulate or lift a patient with or without the assistance of devices in excess of 75 pounds using proper body mechanics. Face-to-face recertification visits in hospital, long-term care facility or home environment with patients.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

Full Time - 40 hours per week.

Travel

Must be able to travel as required.