Nurse Practitioner (Kokomo, IN)

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Nurse Practitioner to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered primary care services to PACE participants, both in the clinic and, when necessary, in their homes. As a key member of the interdisciplinary care team (IDT), the NP will serve as a liaison between participants, community physicians, and the care team, ensuring seamless coordination of care. This role is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive, individualized care plans that align with participants personal health goals, proactively addressing changes in their conditions, and facilitating preventative primary care services.

• Duties
• Conducts comprehensive History and Physicals on new participants and current participants in any care setting (clinic, members home in the community, nursing home, hospital, other care settings).
• Provides evaluation and treatment of participants during acute illness or the emergence of new complaints or symptoms.
• Determines the need for and facilitates referrals to other medical specialists when the participant's condition warrants.
• Evaluate the participants plan of care and revise it as appropriate.
• Provides preventive health maintenance for participants, including immunizations, screenings, and monitoring of pertinent indicators.
• Prescribes and adjusts medications within the scope of prescriptive authority and current practice guidelines.
• Orders, reviews, and provides instruction to participants regarding therapeutic diet.
• Orders, facilitates, and reviews diagnostic examinations such as laboratory, radiology, etc.
• Participates in on-call rotation and conducts home visits and nursing home visits as needed.
• In collaboration with PCP, manages the care of participants residing in contracted provider facilities hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living.
• Provides primary care coverage for other primary care physicians at assigned PACE Centers. May provide temporary coverage of assignments at other PACE Centers within the region as assigned. nce with medical imaging is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Commitment to providing compassionate patient-centered care and a deep commitment to serving older adults and vulnerable populations
• Requirements
• Current and valid registration to practice as a Family, Adult, or Geriatric Nurse Practitioner.
• AANP or ANCC Board Certification required.
• Valid and up-to-date DEA certificate is required.
• Basic Life Support certified by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required
• Minimum two (2) years' experience working as an Adult, Family, or Geriatric NP, including one (1) year of experience working with frail elderly, preferably in a long-term care or primary medical care setting.
• Willing to travel up to 75% or as needed.

Join our team of healthcare professionals dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our patients.

Job Type : Full-time

Benefits :
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience :

• Geriatrics : 1 year (Required)
• PACE : 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute :

• Kokomo, IN 46902 (Required)

Ability to Relocate :

• Kokomo, IN 46902 : Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location : In person

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