PACE Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (NP/PA)

Job Summary:

The Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant (Provider) delivers medical care to Valir PACE participants. The Provider works jointly with physicians, therapy, activities, dietary social services, and transportation as part of the Interdisciplinary Team to determine and monitor the care plan for each PACE participant in compliance with all national and state regulations/laws.

Duties/Responsibilities:

·        Performs comprehensive exams on all participants upon enrollment then every six months and upon change of status in accordance with CMS regulations.

·        Diagnose and treat acute illness in participants.

·        Provide follow up care to manage chronic disease in participants.

·        Engage the participant’s support system in medical care.

·        Rounds/attends to institutionalized participants.

·        Coordinates care of specialty providers, supporting good communication and providing follow-up indicated by specialty consults. 

·        Assist the IDT with the development and revision of care plans

·        Serves on committees as required by the Medical Director, Program Director and/or Board of Directors. 

·        Utilizes good mannerisms and professional demeanor with participants, families, community care providers and PACE team.

·        Ensures positive health outcomes for participants through vigilant examinations, specialty care when needed and medication management. 

·        Carries out accurate and timely documentation.

·        Any and all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.  

Required Skills/Abilities:

·        Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

·        Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

·        Excellent customer service skills.

·        Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

·        Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

·        Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

·        Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

·        Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

·        Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education, Licenses, Certifications and Experience

·        Current APRN or PA License

·        Certified to practice in the State of Oklahoma without limitation or restriction

·        licensed by both the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control (“OBNDDC”) and the Drug Enforcement Agency (“DEA”)

·        Either one year working with the frail and elderly population or approved training.

·        Current BLS certification

Physical Requirements:

·        Ability to speak, hear, and read English.

·        Lift up to 20lbs. from floor to 36” and from 36” to 64” (occasional)

·        Walk up to .25 miles (occasional)

·        Sustained forward bending in sitting (occasional)

·        Push/Pull up to 75lbs of force at 36” (occasional)

·        Repetitive squat motion (occasional)

·        Ability to stand (occasional), sit (occasional), sustained squat (occasional), kneeling (occasional)

·        Full body range of motion (constant)

·        Front carry – two handed carry of 25lbs. up to 20 feet (occasional)

·        Grasp of various sizes and weights up to 50lbs (constant)

·        Balance (continuous) in walking, standing, carrying, moving patients, and equipment, etc.

Working Conditions:

This position will be in an indoor climate-controlled environment with occasional travel with exposure to outdoors elements. This position may be exposed to the following: toxic caustic chemicals, extreme conditions (hot or cold), dust fumes gases (including asbestos), moving mechanical parts, potential electric shock, x-ray electro-magnetic energy, high pitched noises, needles or other sharp objects, blood or body fluids, communicable diseases, unprotected heights, CRT (computer) monitor, and frequent repetitive motions. 

Safe Environment:

·        Demonstrate knowledge of PACE specific and individual role in the fire/safety program including the following management plans: safety, security, hazardous materials/waste, emergency preparedness, life safety, medical equipment and utility systems.

·        Participate in the PACE policies and procedures relating to infection control for self, patients, and staff.

·        Observe proper body mechanics and safety precautions in all job duties.

·        Communicate information about incidents involving self, patients, staff and/or visitors to appropriate parties, using facility incident reporting systems as appropriate.

·        Demonstrates the safe operation of equipment and machinery and follows procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation.