Under the supervision of the PACE Medical Director and/or PACE Primary Physician, provides primary care to participants. Performs physical assessments of participants and develops and implements appropriate plans of care. Evaluates participant physical complaints and provides appropriate treatment. Oversees the care needs of participants in their homes, the PACE center as well as in facilities. Provides participant and family teaching. Functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team. Reports to the Suncoast PACE Medical Director.

Duties are performed under the Florida State Statutes of Advance Registered Nurse Practitioners.

The Advanced Care Practitioner:

• Performs physical assessment of members. Appropriately identifies and documents problems in medical records.
• Performs periodic assessments of participants. Updates the plan of care, problem list and Data PACE sheet with appropriate documentation.
• Completes episodic assessments and orders appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Collaborates with physicians in managing primary care of participants.
• Communicates effectively with participants, caregivers and staff. Functions as an effective team member at morning meetings, family meetings, care conferences and any other meetings as necessary.

Education and/or Experience:

•  Education: Graduate of an accredited nurse practitioner program with a MSN degree. Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner in the State of Florida or an accredited Physician Assistant program, licensed in the State of Florida.
•  Experience: A minimum of five (1) years of health care experience, preferably in a geriatric care setting. Shall have either training or related experience in the job assigned. Shall be knowledgeable of the physical, mental, and social needs of the elderly.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner License in the State of Florida
• National Certification as APRN from ANCC or AANP preferred.
• Valid CPR certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

Suncoast PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) is a nonprofit provider of comprehensive health care and support services to Pinellas County seniors with chronic health conditions. As a member of Empath Health, our focus is on helping participants remain healthy and independent while living in their own homes.

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