Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

LIFE-NWPA; Sharon (Mercer County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider dedicated to improving the lives of seniors. As a Certified Nurse Practitioner, you will work under supervision to provide comprehensive care, ensuring the well-being of geriatric participants. Your role involves collaborating with medical professionals, performing assessments, and supporting quality improvement initiatives. Enjoy a supportive environment with competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, & Vision

Life Insurance

Health Savings Accounts

Short Term Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• One year of experience with the frail and elderly or willingness to undergo extensive training.

Responsibilities

• Assess/manage healthcare of chronically ill geriatric participants.
• Collaborate with PCP/Medical Director for clinical outcomes.
• Perform health histories and physical exams.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Analytical Thinking

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Education

Certified Nurse Practitioner

Job description

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If your answer is a resounding "yes" to these questions, we would love to hear from you.

The One Senior Care family of businesses, including LIFE-NWPA, Mountain View PACE, Buckeye PACE, and Cherry Blossom PACE, work as a team to help seniors stay safe, healthy, and independent in their homes and communities. We are a premier healthcare provider striving to provide excellent patient care beyond the traditional boundaries of medical insurance plans!

Schedule

Standard operating hours are 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Monday-Friday. Specific work hours will be established through discussions with your supervisor.

Benefits

• 9 Paid Holidays
• 3 Weeks and 1 Day of Paid Time Off accrued from the date of hire for full-time employees
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• Free Life and AD&D Insurance Plan
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Group Voluntary Term Life Insurance for employee, spouses, and dependents
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Retirement Plan with up to 5K matching annually / vesting schedule (pre-taxable savings)

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Primary Care Physician and/or Medical Director, applies advanced knowledge/clinical skills necessary to assess/manage the healthcare of chronically ill geriatric participants in the LIFE program. Works directly under the Clinic Nurse Manager for daily operational issues.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Practice within their scope, as defined by state laws, concerning physician oversight requirements, practice authority, and prescriptive authority.
• Participate as part of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and other required members.
• Collaborate with PCP/Medical Director to deliver participant care for clinical outcomes, ensuring proper outcomes per LIFE-NWPA’s QAPI program.
• Coordinate with Clinic Nurse Manager for operational and documentation issues including scheduling, charting, and procedural directions.
• Perform health histories, physical exams, and patient teaching. Order, interpret, and follow up on lab tests and results.
• Initiate emergency measures as necessary and recognize abnormalities for immediate referral.
• Assess, initiate, and coordinate patient care daily under supervision.
• Act as liaison with healthcare professionals, providing education, communication, and support.
• Participate in 24-hour care delivery coordination and staff meetings.
• Support Quality Improvement initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Deal tactfully and patiently with personnel, participants, families, and the public.
• Make independent decisions when needed.
• Process and perform tasks for participant safety.
• Attend ongoing educational programs; may include overnight travel.
• Learn, teach, research, solve problems, and think analytically.
• Organize work and follow through on tasks.
• CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education and Experience

• Licensed as a Certified Nurse Practitioner in Pennsylvania.
• One year of experience with the frail and elderly or willingness to undergo extensive training.

Requirements

• Valid State driver’s license with a clean record.
• Successful background check, physical, drug screening, TB screening.

Physical Requirements

• Mobility throughout the workday.
• Complete orientation to LIFE/PACE model, possibly involving overnight travel.
• Ability to lift, carry, support participants.
• Ability to drive a vehicle.