PACE Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Bgcarenav; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluegrass Care Navigator is seeking a licensed APRN to provide direct participant care in a PACE Center setting. The role involves evaluating outcomes, coordinating with medical leadership, and guiding the plan of care for elderly participants within regulatory standards.

The APRN will work closely with the Chief Medical Officer and Medical Director, perform consultations, and ensure evidence-based practice while maintaining high-quality documentation and on-call coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited master's degree nursing program.
• APRN certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP) and current state licensure.
• Minimum of three (3) years of general nursing experience; geriatrics preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience with frail/elderly populations.
• Strong clinical nursing skills, documentation, and CPR certification current.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct participant care and evaluate outcomes.
• Establish and evaluate practice standards; provide nursing consultation to staff.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director and Chief Medical Officer to implement the participant-centered plan of care.
• See scheduled participants, walk-ins, and add-ons; provide telephone consultations as needed.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and manage patient care within scope of training.

Skills

APRN practice

Direct patient care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Time management

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Tools

IV skills

CPR certification

Job description

Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00am-4:30pm with on-call coverage

Position Summary:

The APRN exemplifies and promotes advanced nursing practice.Provides directparticipantcare and evaluatesparticipantoutcomes.Sets and evaluates practice standards.Provides consultation to nurses. Maintains own professional knowledge and skills as an expert and role model inthe PACE Center’sadvanced nursing practice.Works in close collaborationwith Bluegrass Care Navigator’sChief Medical Officer and the PACEMedical Director as well ascommunityreferral sources and medical specialiststo establish the individualizedparticipantcentered plan of care (POC).Assistsin providing a plan of care for the participant/family/caregiver as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with regulations as established by the State Board of Registered Nursing, federal and state guidelines, and organizational policies and procedures, incorporating participant and caregiver input and requests as deemed appropriate.

Providers of Bluegrass PACE care deliver the full range of ambulatory primary care services, including diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illness in geriatric age groups, preventative care, minor surgical procedures, and occasional medical emergencies.The providers are responsible for seeing their scheduledparticipants as well as walk-ins and add-ons and provide coverage during the operating hours of the Center.Provide telephone consultation as needed, perform administrative tasks associated with the provision of medical care, participate in quality improvement activities and provide community service. Medical providers are expected to manage allparticipants and conditions within the scope of their training and approved privileges.

Position Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited master’s degree nursing program.
• Certified as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP).
• Currently licensed as an APRN in good standing with the applicable State Board of Nursing.
• Demonstrates in-depth, current knowledge in area of specialty and the ability to translate professional and organizational goals into effective clinical practice.
• Minimum of three (3) years of general nursing experience required; experience in palliative care, home health, long-term care, urgent care, or primary care preferred. I.V. skills preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with the frail and elderly population required.
• Demonstrates strong clinical nursing skills with the ability to manage family emotional stress and respect individual lifestyles and cultural differences.
• Committed to evidence-based practice and the application of research to clinical care.
• Demonstrates effective resource organization and time management skills.
• Exhibits strong interpersonal, communication, collaboration, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Knowledgeable of healthcare systems and organizational change processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and cope with the emotional demands of the role.
• Complies with accepted professional standards, ethical principles, and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrates understanding of the organization’s mission, philosophy, and the PACE care delivery model.
• Maintains current CPR certification.
• Provides satisfactory professional references from nursing education, previous or current employers, and/or professional peers.
• Demonstrates excellent observation skills, sound clinical judgment, and strong written and electronic documentation abilities in a timely manner.
• Self-directed with the ability to work independently while functioning effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Flexible, cooperative, and able to adapt to changing priorities and role responsibilities.
• Must be a licensed driver.

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