Nurse Practitioner

JOB SUMMARY:
Provides professional medical services in the care of all Redwood Coast PACE participants.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESONSIBILITIES:
1. Performs initial assessment, including comprehensive history and physical, of assigned
participants at intake and at least quarterly in cooperation with family members and/or
caregivers and Interdisciplinary Team members.
2. Develops and implements a therapeutic Plan of Care at least quarterly and when participant
conditions change. Monitors Plans of Care on an ongoing basis. Presents and coordinates
Plans of Care with the Interdisciplinary Team.
3. Helps ensure that participants experience a smooth transition into Redwood Coast PACE by
coordinating with previous medical providers.
4. Provides evaluation, treatment, and ongoing monitoring of episodic illness.
5. Refers participants to medical specialists as indicated with MD input.
6. Provides primary care to participants in a manner consistent with professional standards and
regulation including providing visits in the residences of participants, performing telephone
contacts with nursing home staff as required, and admitting to hospitals as necessary.
7. Participates as an active member of the Interdisciplinary Team. Participates in daily morning
meetings, family meetings, and clinical case conferences as needed, consults with Registered
Nurses and other team members as medical care issues arise, and attends other team
meetings when appropriate and possible.
8. Administers or orders diagnostic tests and interprets test results for deviations.
9. Performs therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, EKGs, and manages
infections and aspirations.
10. Prescribes drugs according to licensed prescriptive authority. Dispenses supplies and works
with the Interdisciplinary Team to recommend other treatments to aid in the management of
acute and chronic health problems.

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:
1. This position has no Supervisory requirements.

EDUCATION &/or EXPERIENCE:

1. Graduate of an accredited nurse practitioner program.

1. Five (5) years of primary care experience with at least three (3) years of experience with a frail or elderly population.

1. Experience working as part of an Interdisciplinary Team preferred.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES:

1. Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner currently licensed by the California Board of Registered Nursing plus current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration Number.
2. Valid California Drivers License and personal auto liability insurance preferred. Personal vehicle in good driving/operating condition, insured for State minimum liability requirements that can be used for the applicable job functions noted above.
3. Current BLS/ACLS within six (6) months of hire.

PRE-SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:

1. Requires clearance of a DOJ and FBI criminal history background check
2. Requires pre-employment physical, and PPD skin test (TB screening).
3. Motor Vehicle Report verification.

JOB SKILLS:

1. Medical knowledge and skills necessary to treat participants and manage complex medical situations.

1. Ability to comply with government regulations pertaining to patient care and to community clinics or Redwood Coast PACE.

1. Ability to provide care for the frail and elderly and interest in working with elderly and disabled adults to enhance and encourage their independence.

1. Knowledge and skills for the provision of direct participant care in the practice of primary health care.

1. Ability to work independently and within an Interdisciplinary Team.

1. Sound verbal and written communication skills to convey information effectively. Ability to communicate effectively and openly with other team members on participants status and needs.

1. Ability to maintain a positive attitude and balance in relationships with co-workers, management, participants and community contacts.

1. Ability to handle complex interpersonal and clinical situations through interactions that result in team building, successful negotiation, and conflict resolution.

1. Strong administrative and organizational skills.

1. Ability to complete duties within an agreed upon time frame and to adjust personal schedule as required. Adapts appropriately to change of priorities and workload.

1. Knowledge of the structure and function of community clinics or Redwood Coast PACE.

1. Skill in communicating effectively with patients and their families.

1. Ability to incorporate an understanding of detailed requirements in action plans and implementation.

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:

1. This position has no Supervisory requirements.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Physical abilities sufficient to move between different staff work areas, communicate with co-workers and the public, operate a computer, produce reports, talk on the telephone, and travel to other agency worksites.

Salary : $98,000 - $128,000