Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program required.
Licensed by the New York State Education Department Office of Professions.
National Board Certification as a Geriatric, Adult, or Family Nurse Practitioner preferred.
One to three years of Nurse Practitioner experience preferred.
At least one year of experience in geriatric care required.
Reliable transportation necessary.
Responsibilities
Perform initial and periodic assessments of participants, documenting issues in medical records.
Evaluate episodic illnesses and issue appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic orders.
Collaborate with physicians and multi-disciplinary team members to manage participants' medical needs.
Conduct diagnostic, therapeutic, and nursing interventions as needed.
Monitor chronic, stable illnesses routinely and implement care plans effectively.
Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
Conduct home and nursing home visits as required.
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team environment.
Focus on disease prevention and wellness in geriatric care.
Engagement in quality assessment activities and professional development.
Participation in research activities and educational programs.
Flexible work environment with potential for home visits.
Full Job Description
Overview
Brief summary of purpose
Provides primary health care to Fallon Health Weinberg PACE program participants focusing on disease prevention, wellness, and management of chronic and episodic illness in collaboration with the program's Primary Care Providers. Workers in close collaboration with the program multi-disciplinary team to establish realistic goals and develop and manage individualized plans of care for program participants
Responsibilities
Primary Job Responsibilities
Performs initial and periodic assessments of participants and appropriately identifies and documents problems/issues in medical records.
Evaluates episodic illnesses and issues appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic orders.
Collaborates with physicians and other multi-disciplinary team members to manage episodic and chronic medical needs of participants.
Performs diagnostic, therapeutic and nursing interventions as indicated.
Performs routine monitoring of chronic, stable illnesses.
Implements plans of care in a safe and effective manner.
Participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings.
Evaluates effectiveness of previously implemented treatment.
Conducts home and nursing home visits as indicated.
Facilitates the continuum of care for sub-acute and long-term nursing home residents as indicated.
Maintains precise, accurate documentation of all services provided according to professional standards.
Identifies utilization and service delivery problems and participates in their resolution.
Participates in quality assessment activities including but not limited to record reviews, outcome measurement and review/revision of policies and procedures.
Provides education and training to participants, caregivers and staff in relevant topics.
Acts as a resource to program staff and participates in defining nursing standards and practices.
Serves on appropriate committees; participates in staff meetings.
Enhances professional growth and self-development through participation in research activities, other professional activities, education programs, current literature, in-service programs and workshops.
Maintains BLS certification professional certification as appropriate.
Participates in on call rotation with providers as assigned
Qualifications
Qualification Requirements
Education:
Master's degree required. Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
License/Certifications
Licensed by University of the New York State Education Department Office of Professions
National Board Certification as a Geriatric, Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner preferred
Reliable transportation required
Experience
One to three years of Nurse Practitioner experience preferred with at least one year of experience in geriatric care.
About Fallon Health
Fallon Health is a non-profit health care services organization that provides health care services designed to meet the unique and changing needs of all we serve. We are committed to providing our members with the highest quality health care products and services, while also providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of our communities by providing innovative, high-quality, and affordable health care services.
