Full-Time/Part-Time
$62.50 - $76.86 Hourly
JOB SUMMARY:Provides professional medical services in the care of all Redwood Coast PACE participants.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESONSIBILITIES:
Performs initial assessment, including comprehensive history and physical, of assigned participants at intake and at least quarterly in cooperation with family members and/or caregivers and Interdisciplinary Team members.
Develops and implements a therapeutic Plan of Care at least quarterly and when participant conditions change. Monitors Plans of Care on an ongoing basis. Presents and coordinates Plans of Care with the Interdisciplinary Team.
Helps ensure that participants experience a smooth transition into Redwood Coast PACE by coordinating with previous medical providers.
Provides evaluation, treatment, and ongoing monitoring of episodic illness.
Refers participants to medical specialists as indicated with MD input.
Provides primary care to participants in a manner consistent with professional standards and regulation including providing visits in the residences of participants, performing telephone contacts with nursing home staff as required, and admitting to hospitals as necessary.
Participates as an active member of the Interdisciplinary Team. Participates in daily morning meetings, family meetings, and clinical case conferences as needed, consults with Registered Nurses and other team members as medical care issues arise, and attends other team meetings when appropriate and possible.
Administers or orders diagnostic tests and interprets test results for deviations.
Performs therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, EKGs, and manages infections and aspirations.
Prescribes drugs according to licensed prescriptive authority. Dispenses supplies and works with the Interdisciplinary Team to recommend other treatments to aid in the management of acute and chronic health problems.
Instructs and counsels patients regarding participation with prescribed therapeutic regimens.
Establishes a collaborative relationship with other medical providers and specialists. Determines a need for consultation and assists in medical care treatment provided at the direction of other specialists.
Documents and maintains patient records of services provided according to Redwood Coast PACE standards.
Participates actively in Redwood Coast PACE committees as appropriate.
Works closely with Redwood Coast PACE Medical Director (MD)/Primary Care Physician (PCP) and Registered Nurses to provide clinical care.
Participates in primary care program development and implementation as determined by Redwood Coast PACE needs
EDUCATION &/or EXPERIENCE:
Graduate of an accredited nurse practitioner program.
Five (5) years of primary care experience with at least three (3) years of experience with a frail or elderly population.
Experience working as part of an Interdisciplinary Team preferred.
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES:
Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner currently licensed by the California Board of Registered Nursing plus current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration Number.
Valid California Drivers License and personal auto liability insurance preferred. Personal vehicle in good driving/operating condition, insured for State minimum liability requirements that can be used for the applicable job functions noted above.