Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Department: Direct Care

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Monroe, MI

Reporting To: Marjorie Almeda

Description

Schedule: Exempt, minimum 40 hours per week | Full Time | Monday - Friday | 8:00am - 4:30pm
Department: Participant Care | Monroe, MI

What You'll Do In This Role: The Nurse Practitioner (NP) plays a vital role in delivering compassionate, high-quality care to participants of Huron Valley PACE. As a key member of the interdisciplinary care team, the NP provides comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans that support the health, independence, and well-being of older adults. Working closely with participants, families, and healthcare professionals, the NP helps coordinate personalized, patient-centered care while ensuring clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and positive health outcomes under the guidance of the Medical Director.


Key Responsibilities

Patient Care & Clinical Responsibilities:

• Perform health histories, physical exams, patient education, selected procedures, and documentation.
• Order, interpret, and follow-up on lab tests and results.
• Assess, initiate, and coordinate patient care daily under the supervision of the attending physician.
• Recognize abnormalities that require immediate referral for further intervention.
• Initiate and evaluate orders for medications, diagnostic studies, and treatments within physician-approved protocols.
• Provide emergency care as needed and initiate emergency measures when indicated.
• Collaborate with ER physicians and hospital staff to manage care, prevent unnecessary hospitalizations, and facilitate expeditious discharge.

Collaboration & Care Coordination:

• Act as a liaison with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure integrated care.
• Collaborate with attending physicians to request consultations from contracted services/providers as needed.
• Coordinate care with outside providers, including nursing homes, assisted living, adult foster care, and hospitals.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings, contributing to holistic patient care planning.

Patient & Family Education:

• Educate participants and families on preventive health maintenance, particularly for chronic conditions.
• Actively participate in family conferences to provide education and care planning.

Quality Improvement & Compliance:

• Actively engage in quality improvement (QI) processes to enhance care delivery.
• Represent Huron Valley PACE in interactions with external agencies, professional groups, and regulatory bodies.
• Consistently act within the scope of practice as defined by the State of Michigan.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Document participant changes accurately in the medical record.
• Communicate significant changes to team members to ensure coordinated care.

The above is a summary of the position, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties this position will be required to perform. If selected for the position you will receive a full job description.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• RN licensure in the State of Michigan and certification from a Nurse Practitioner Program
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university, with graduation from a certificate or accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• 5-7 years of nursing experience, with a minimum of 3 years as a Nurse Practitioner, or a Master's Degree in Clinical Nursing and 5 years of nursing experience.
• Experience working in a PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) facility.
• Experience in a managed care environment with 2-3 years of nursing experience specifically with geriatric patients.
• Proof of clearance for all communicable diseases prior to participant contact.

Job Benefits

• Generous 6 weeks of Flexible time off per year -plus paid holidays on top of that.
• Competitive Benefits for Full-Time Team Members - Enjoy Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance starting on the 1st of the month after 30 days of hire.
• Retirement Savings Plan - Secure your future with employer contributions.
• Daily Pay -Instantly transfer your daily earnings.
• Team Member Referral Bonus Program - Earn $500 when you bring great people to our team!
• Career Growth & Development - Advance your career with tuition assistance and school scholarships up to $3,000 per semester.
• Wellness Program & Reimbursemen t - Prioritize your health and well-being, reimbursed 120 a year!
• Mileage Reimbursement - Offered for work-related travel.

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