Nurse Practitioner - PACE Program

Capital Health System, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 77,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Prescription drug coverage & In-House

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

FSA - Healthcare

FSA - Dependent Care

FSA Retirement Savings

Job summary

Capital Health is seeking a compassionate and experienced Nurse Practitioner to join our PACE team, providing comprehensive, patient-centered care to older adults with complex medical and functional needs, helping participants maintain health, independence, and quality of life while staying in the community.

The NP will collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, perform health assessments, manage chronic conditions, and contribute to ongoing care planning and transitions of care.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current or eligible New Jersey Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) license.
• National board certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Current New Jersey RN license as required.
• Current BLS certification.
• Prescriptive authority and DEA registration as required for the position.
• Experience in geriatrics, primary care, internal medicine, home-based care, long-term care, or complex care management strongly preferred.
• Experience caring for medically complex older adults preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary and preventive care to PACE participants in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Perform initial and ongoing health assessments, physical examinations, and management of acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care based on each participant’s medical, functional, psychosocial, and long-term care needs.
• Diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries and prescribe medications and treatments within scope of practice.
• Monitor and manage chronic conditions commonly affecting older adults, including diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, pulmonary conditions, and other complex medical needs.
• Order and interpret laboratory testing, diagnostic studies, and other appropriate clinical evaluations.
• Provide medication management and reconciliation, with attention to polypharmacy and medication safety in older adults.
• Collaborate closely with the PACE interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists, dietitians, behavioral health professionals, and other members of the care team.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to comprehensive care planning.
• Coordinate care across settings, including the PACE center, participant homes, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation facilities, and specialty practices as appropriate.
• Provide education and counseling to participants and their families regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, preventive care, and healthy aging.
• Support transitions of care following hospitalization, emergency department visits, or rehabilitation stays.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record and comply with applicable regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and population health initiatives supporting the PACE program.

Skills

Geriatrics experience

Primary care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Medication management

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in NP

Job description

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region. Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates. The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time). Pay Range: $55.62 - $78.61 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Position Overview

Capital Health is seeking a compassionate and experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) team. The Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to older adults with complex medical and functional needs, helping participants maintain their health, independence, and quality of life while remaining safely in the community. We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about geriatric medicine, collaborative care, and helping older adults maintain their independence and quality of life while contributing to the continued growth of Capital Health’s PACE program.

Opportunity Details

• Provide comprehensive primary and preventive care to PACE participants in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Perform initial and ongoing health assessments, physical examinations, and management of acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care based on each participant’s medical, functional, psychosocial, and long-term care needs.
• Diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries and prescribe medications and treatments within scope of practice.
• Monitor and manage chronic conditions commonly affecting older adults, including diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, pulmonary conditions, and other complex medical needs.
• Order and interpret laboratory testing, diagnostic studies, and other appropriate clinical evaluations.
• Provide medication management and reconciliation, with attention to polypharmacy and medication safety in older adults.
• Collaborate closely with the PACE interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists, dietitians, behavioral health professionals, and other members of the care team.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to comprehensive care planning.
• Coordinate care across settings, including the PACE center, participant homes, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation facilities, and specialty practices as appropriate.
• Provide education and counseling to participants and their families regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, preventive care, and healthy aging.
• Support transitions of care following hospitalization, emergency department visits, or rehabilitation stays.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record and comply with applicable regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and population health initiatives supporting the PACE program.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current or eligible New Jersey Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) license.
• National board certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Current New Jersey RN license as required.
• Current BLS certification.
• Prescriptive authority and DEA registration as required for the position.
• Experience in geriatrics, primary care, internal medicine, home-based care, long-term care, or complex care management strongly preferred.
• Experience caring for medically complex older adults preferred.

About the PACE Program

The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) provides comprehensive medical, behavioral, rehabilitative, social, and long-term care services to older adults who meet nursing-home-level care criteria but are able to live safely in the community with appropriate support. The PACE model emphasizes coordinated, interdisciplinary care, allowing providers to develop meaningful relationships with participants while addressing the full spectrum of their healthcare and social needs.

About Capital Health

Capital Health is a leading healthcare provider serving patients throughout New Jersey and the surrounding region. Our providers practice within an integrated healthcare system offering access to advanced clinical resources, specialists, and multidisciplinary support.

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical Plan
• Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Healthcare
• FSA - Dependent Care
• FSA Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Transit
• Commuter Parking
• Supplemental Life Insurance - Voluntary Life
• Spouse - Voluntary Life
• Employee - Voluntary Life
• Child Voluntary Legal Services
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Paid Time-Off Program

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