PCP Nurse Practitioner (Immediate Start)
Company: BoldAge PACE
Location: Belford
Posted on: July 10, 2025
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Job Description:
Join BoldAge PACE and Make a Difference! Why work with us?A
People First Environment: We make what is important to those we
serve important to us.Make an Impact: Enhance the quality of life
for seniors. Professional Growth: Access to training and career
development. Competitive Compensation:Medical/DentalPaid Time Off
240 Hours Annually*401K with MatchLife InsuranceTuition
ReimbursementFlexible Spending AccountEmployee Assistance Program
BE PART OF OUR MISSION!Are you passionate about helping older
adults live meaningful, independent lives at home with grace and
dignity? BoldAge PACE is an all-inclusive program of care,
personalized to meet the individual health and well-being needs of
our participants. Our approach is simple: We listen to our
participants and their caregivers to truly understand their needs
and desires.PCP Nurse PractitionerJOB SUMMARYThe PCP Nurse
Practitioner has the responsibility for providing direct and
indirect care to the participants in the PACE Health Clinic and Day
Center. Works under the direct supervision of the Medical
Director/PCP. Manages complex clinical situations for which he/she
is responsible.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPerforms health
histories, physical exams, and participant teaching. Orders,
interprets, and follows up on lab tests and results. Performs
selected procedures and documents care in writing in EMR. Initiates
emergency measures as indicated. Recognizes abnormalities that
justify immediate referral for intervention by others.Initiates,
evaluates, reviews and changes orders for selected medications and
diagnostic studies/treatments within attending physician approved
protocols.Assesses, initiates, and coordinates participant care on
a daily basis under the supervision of the attending physician.
Makes referral to other physicians including specialists with staff
PCP approval.Requests consultations from other services as needed
in collaboration with attending physician and/or established
protocols.Acts as liaison with physicians, nurses and other
healthcare professionals providing education, communication and
support for healthcare staff, participants, and families. Directs
participant management in conjunction with physician
staff.Participates in the PACE provider call schedule.Participates
as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team. Attends staff meetings
and takes part in participant care planning.Assists the IDT in
formulating a plan for the coordination of 24-hour care.Documents
participant changes appropriately in the medical record and
communicates participant changes to team members.Evaluates and
treats participants in their homes, assisted living facilities,
nursing homes, and hospitals when medically indicated.Precepts
medical students and residents during their PACE
rotation.Encourages all participants to have Advanced Directives
and provides education as needed; may discuss the Do Not
Resuscitate (DNR) option with the participant and/or family members
and may complete the Health Care Wishes form and write DNR orders
in the medical record, in collaboration with a physician.
REQUIREMENTSMaster's degree in clinical nursing from accredited
Nurse practitioner program.3-5 years nursing experience with Nurse
Practitioner experience preferred.RN licensure in perspective state
and a Family certification from Nurse Practitioner program.Only act
within the scope of his or her authority to practice. Meet a
standardized set of competencies for the specific position
description established by the state and approved by CMS before
working1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly
population preferred. If this is not present, training on working
with a frail or elderly population will be provided upon
hiring.Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license,
and the minimum state required liability auto insurance.Be
medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all
immunizations up-to-date before engaging in direct participant
contact.Pass a comprehensive criminal background check that may
include, but is not limited to, federal and state Medicare/Medicaid
exclusion lists, criminal history, education verification, license
verification, reference check, and drug screen. SKILLS AND
ABILITIES Ability to learn, team and research; ability to solve
problems and think analytically; must possess skills necessary to
treat geriatric participants; ability to get along with others in a
team environment. independently.High level of autonomy is required
for clinical and management decisions while reporting to PCP and
Center Director.Excellent attention to details.Excellent
organizational skills.Excellent verbal and written communication
skills.Ability to work a flexible work schedule.Knowledge of
physical, mental, and social needs of frail older adults.Effective
skills in physical assessment and chronic disease management for
frail older adults.Able to work within the Interdisciplinary Team
(IDT) setting.Able to utilize basic computer skills in the
workplace.BoldAge PACE provides equal employment opportunities to
all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits
discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race,
color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status,
genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by
federal, state or local laws. *Paid Time Off Includes seven
holidays Match begins after one year of employment
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