Nurse Practitioner (53708)

Redwood Coast PACE with Humboldt Senior Resource Center is looking for either a part-time or full-time Nurse Practitioner to provide care for our participants. Redwood Coast PACE — a Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly — is a comprehensive health plan for older adults who wish to remain living in their home and community. We provide medical, social, nutritional, rehabilitation, and support services for eligible adults. At Redwood Coast PACE, the goal is to help people stay as healthy and independent as possible. Because their health is monitored on a regular basis, many PACE participants report fewer health crises and better overall health.

The schedule would be between Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.

JOB SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the Chief Medical Officer/Primary Care Physician, provides comprehensive primary and geriatric medical care to Redwood Coast PACE participants. Conducts assessments, diagnoses and treats acute and chronic conditions, develops and monitors individualized Plans of Care, and collaborates with the Interdisciplinary Team, participants, families, caregivers, and external providers to promote participant health, independence, dignity, and quality of life across a variety of care settings.

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 every 6 months 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 Chief Medical Officer input.

• Provides primary care to participants in accordance with professional standards and applicable laws and regulations. Provides care in a variety of settings, including the clinic, skilled nursing facilities, participants’ homes, assisted living facilities, hospice inpatient units, and hospitals, as appropriate to meet participant care needs. Maintains timely and effective communication and coordination with hospital, skilled nursing, hospice, and assisted living staff to support continuity and quality of participant care.

• 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 Chief Medical Officer/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.

• Complies with safety policies and procedures, including identifying and immediately reporting unsafe acts or conditions to the Director of Redwood Coast PACE. Takes necessary measures to ensure a safe environment for oneself, co-workers, contractors, participants, visitors, and others.

• Continually seeks better ways for delivering services and communicating with participants.

• Understands the importance of community involvement and participates as appropriate in activities that link Redwood Coast PACE to the community.

• Effectively collaborates with co-workers and contractors to meet Redwood Coast PACE goals and further success.

• Complies with all policy and procedures of Redwood Coast PACE.

• Demonstrates expertise in delivering comprehensive interdisciplinary geriatric care.

• Provides on-call coverage after hours and weekends in collaboration with the Clinic medical team.

• Serves as a supervisor to student interns and volunteers working within the professional discipline and program area. Participates actively in their training as a guide, teacher, and mentor.

• Acts in a manner consistent with agency values.

• Additional duties may be assigned, as needed, that align with the responsibilities of the position and support the vision, mission, and values of the organization.