Nurse Practitioner

Your next career move starts here! Become a Full-Time Nurse Practitioner at Senior Community Care of Michigan PACE and be part of a dynamic, compassionate team that’s changing lives—one participant at a time.

About the job

• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00a – 4:30p, rotating on-call after hours. Occasional weekends.
• Travel: Yes, intermittent local travel to participants’ homes.
• Salary Range: $116,480 – $135,200 per year.

About the Nurse Practitioner role

The NP is under the supervision of the Medical Director and provides primary care to participants. Performs physical assessments of new PACE enrollees, semi-annual reassessments, and develops and implements appropriate plans of care. Evaluates participant physical complaints and provides treatment. Provides participant and caregiver teaching and education. Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT). Demonstrates knowledge and skills to assess, plan, care for, and provide services to frail elder participants according to standards.

Required Qualifications

• Licensed as Registered Nurse (R.N.) in the state of employment.
• Graduate of a school of professional nursing.
• Certified as a nurse practitioner by a nationally recognized certifying organization.
• Minimum of one year’s experience working with frail and elderly population.
• Training or related experience as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified as a Geriatric Nurse Practitioner (G.N.P.) with prescriptive authority preferred.
• Two years’ experience as a nurse practitioner in a geriatric setting desirable.

Essentials

• Responsible for oversight of residents of VOANS Skilled Nursing Facilities.
• Evaluate residents of VOANS Skilled Nursing Facilities.
• Provide medical care and treatment for residents of VOANS Skilled Nursing Facilities.
• Coordinate care of residents with Primary Care Physicians and Medical Directors of VOANS Skilled Nursing Facilities.
• Perform in-person comprehensive history and physical on new Senior Community Care participants. Coordinate with IDT to develop a comprehensive plan of care for each participant.
• Conduct in-person reassessment semiannually and as needed.
• Integrate primary care treatment plan into overall plan of care developed by IDT. Interact with team members to meet emergent and acute needs of participants. Participate in discharge planning for acute and long-term placement.

Senior Community Care of Michigan - PACE

PACE is a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly. Our team includes clinical professionals, housekeepers, maintenance associates, and culinary employees among others. Unlike some clinical environments, PACE centers offer flexible work schedules with most positions requiring occasional weekends. Staff have the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with patients and maintain work-life balance with paid time off and comprehensive benefits.

Our Senior Community Care of Lansing, MI, values our staff and residents at the highest level. VOANS has been voted a Great Place To Work for the past 4 years. Our culture celebrates diversity and equal opportunity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to the protected characteristics.