We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our innovative Mobile Care Program. This unique role involves delivering high-quality medical care to elderly patients within cluster care facilities across the community, utilizing a fully equipped mobile unit. You will play a critical role in improving access to healthcare for vulnerable populations, enhancing their quality of life, and providing comprehensive care in a collaborative environment.
Location: Bronx and Brooklyn, NY
Key Responsibilities:
- Patient Care: Provide assessments, diagnoses, and management of acute and chronic medical conditions for elderly patients.
- Mobile Outreach: Travel to designated cluster care facilities in a mobile unit to deliver care, ensuring patient needs are met in a timely and efficient manner.
- Health Screenings: Conduct routine health screenings, vaccinations, and wellness checks to promote preventive care and early detection of health issues.
- Care Coordination: Collaborate with PACE interdisciplinary teams, including primary care physicians, nurses, social workers, and facility staff, to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Patient Education: Educate patients and their families on health management, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications to enhance overall well-being.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely medical records in compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
- Emergency Response: Respond to medical emergencies and provide appropriate care or interventions as needed.
- Community Engagement: Participate in community outreach efforts to raise awareness of the program and promote health services available to the elderly population.
Schedule: Full-time 40 hours per week, 8am – 5pm
Compensation & Benefits: $170,000 plus full benefits package
Requirements:
- Licensed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in NY.
- DEA Certification
- Board Certification
- Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date before engaging in direct participant contact.
- Must have a Medicaid Provider ID and a Medicare Provider ID in good standing.
- Minimum of one year of experience working with a frail or elderly population, or the ability to receive appropriate training from the PACE organization.
- Minimum of two years of clinical nursing practice in home care, care management, or a related field.
- Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- High-level analytical and research skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
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