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247170 - Nurse Practitioner
247170 - Nurse PractitionerMedix • Kokomo, IN, United States
247170 - Nurse Practitioner

247170 - Nurse Practitioner

Medix • Kokomo, IN, United States
7 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Title : Nurse Practitioner – Geriatric Primary Care

Summary :

An innovative and mission-driven healthcare organization is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join its brand-new PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) center in Kokomo, IN . This role is perfect for an NP with a passion for geriatric care, team collaboration, and building new care models from the ground up. The center supports seniors who wish to age in place , offering coordinated medical and supportive services in a vibrant, community-based setting.

Day to Day :

  • Serve as a core member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT), working closely with social workers, PT / OT, dietitians, and other care professionals
  • Conduct comprehensive health histories and physicals for new participants
  • Manage and update individualized care plans, providing ongoing primary care
  • Provide preventive care , immunizations, screenings, and medication management
  • Make referrals to specialists as needed and coordinate external care
  • Deliver care across multiple settings : in-center, in participants’ homes, and in contracted facilities (nursing homes, hospitals, etc.)
  • Collaborate with the Medical Director and other providers to ensure high-quality outcomes
  • Support the launch of the new center by helping develop workflows, processes, and team structure
  • Travel up to 50% locally as the participant census grows

Qualifications : Must-Haves :

  • Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
  • Certified as a Family, Adult, or Geriatric NP (AANP or ANCC)
  • Active NP license in Indiana
  • Current DEA registration and BLS certification (AHA or Red Cross)
  • 2+ years of NP experience , including 1+ year working with frail / elderly populations in primary care or long-term care
  • Strong understanding of value-based care and Medicare / Medicaid models
  • Experience with team-based care and collaborative care planning
  • Excitement for building and growing a new care center
  • Nice to Have :

  • Leadership or program development experience
  • Knowledge of PACE or similar elder care programs
  • Comfort with EMRs and tech tools for mobile documentation
  • Perks! :

  • Competitive salary : $125,000–$150,000 (based on experience)
  • Flexible schedule options (4x10s or 5x8s)
  • Chance to shape a brand-new program from the ground up
  • Work with a collaborative, purpose-driven team
  • Make a lasting impact on the health and independence of aging adults
  • Shift :

  • Full-time, Monday–Friday
  • Option for 4x10s or 5x8s
  • Flexible start / end times during standard business hours
  • Participation in rotating on-call schedule with provider team
  • Location : Kokomo, IN 46902

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    Nurse Practitioner • Kokomo, IN, United States