Perm - Nurse Practitioner - Geriatric Medicine

About the Job

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Geriatric / PACE Primary Care

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated, highly experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our interdisciplinary Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) team. In this role, you will deliver comprehensive, patient-centered primary care to frail and geriatric populations within a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Working closely with staff physicians and an active Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), you will manage a unique panel of elderly participants, allowing you to develop, implement, and direct truly individualized care plans that maximize their independence and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Primary & Acute Care Delivery: Collaborate closely with team physicians to provide comprehensive primary care services, including evaluating and treating acute illnesses.
• Participant Assessments: Perform highly detailed initial, ongoing, and as-needed clinical assessments for fragile, complex geriatric patients.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Participate actively in daily or weekly Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings to synchronize medical, social, and therapeutic care.
• Continuity of Care: Manage discharge and transition planning for participants returning from hospital or long-term care stays; conduct home clinical visits when necessary to ensure strict care continuity.
• Clinical Documentation: Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely electronic documentation of all clinical encounters.
• On-Call Rotation: Share responsibility in the provider on-call rotation schedule.
• Policy Development: Support the clinical leadership team by assisting in the development and implementation of progressive clinical policies and procedures.

Candidate Requirements & Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• Clinical Experience: Minimum of 5 to 7 years of active Nurse Practitioner experience [Required] . Due to the high-acuity needs of our participants, new or recent graduates cannot be considered.
• Specialized Expertise: Direct experience working extensively with frail or elderly populations is [Required] (or a highly demonstrated willingness to undergo rigorous geriatric training). Background in long-term care or skilled nursing settings is highly preferred.
• Background Standing: A clean medical malpractice and licensure history is [Highly Preferred] .

Licensure, Boards & Certifications:

• Board Certification: Active National Board Certification through the ANCC or AANP [Required] .
• State Licensure: Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the State of North Carolina [Required] .
• Prescriptive Authority: Active Federal DEA Registration and state-level Controlled Substance ( CDS/CSR ) Certification [Required] .
• Life Support: Active Basic Life Support ( BLS ) certification [Required] .

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Competitive, experience-based salary with an exceptionally fast interview and onboarding process.
• Day-One Medical Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options effective on your very first day of employment.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package for strong work-life balance.
• Access to DailyPay (on-demand access to your earnings as you work them).
• Multi-tier employee referral bonuses.
• Funded professional development and continuing medical education (CME) opportunities.
• A supportive, collaborative, and deeply mission-driven clinical workplace culture.