Nurse Practitioner (PACE)

What is PACE?

At Piedmont Health Senior Care, we are dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors in our community through our Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). We help seniors maintain their independence and continue living at home for as long as possible. We achieve this by offering comprehensive, personalized healthcare and related services, all tailored to the unique needs and aspirations of each senior we serve.

Our approach is unlike any other healthcare plan! PACE emphasizes a participant-centered strategy, focusing on providing the right care and services that best support each participant's unique needs and goals. We integrate and coordinate all aspects of care, leveraging a team of dedicated doctors, nurses, therapists, dieticians, and other specialized professionals who work together as a care team to manage and address the complete health needs of each.

Job Title - Nurse Practitioner

Department - PACE

Reports to -  PACE Medical Director

Benefits -

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance (Short & Long Term Disability)
• 403(b) Plan
• Paid Holidays
• CME (Continuing Medical Education)

Job Summary : The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for applying advanced knowledge and clinical skills to assess and manage the healthcare of geriatric participants at Piedmont Health SeniorCare facilities. Piedmont Health SeniorCare is a Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). The Nurse Practitioner performs physical assessments and cognitive evaluations, diagnoses and manages acute and chronic health conditions, prescribes medications and develops individualized treatment plans, and provides guidance on preventive care, nutrition, mobility, and fall prevention to all participants. This role coordinates with families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary care teams to create and implement care plans, offers counseling and support around advanced directives, palliative care, and end-of-life decisions. This role monitors and adjusts treatment plans based on participant responses and changing health statuses, and facilitates referrals to specialists as indicated. This position educates participants and caregivers about disease processes, medications, and self-care strategies. The Nurse Practitioner works collaboratively with physicians, social workers, behavioral health providers, therapists, nutritionists, and care teams to promote healthy aging and improve the quality of life for our participants.

Qualifications -

Education :

Experience :

License and Certifications :

Controlled Substance Registration Certificate from the Drug Enforcement Administration;

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification;

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Immunizations : Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date prior to beginning employment.

Pay Range : $104,019 - $139,792

EEO STATEMENT

Piedmont Health Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.