Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant-PACE

Job Category
:
Clinical

Requisition Number
: NURSE
004001

• Full-Time
• On-site

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Senior Hlth Ctr-PACE
4371 Latham Street
1st Floor
Riverside, CA 92051, USA

Senior Hlth Ctr-PACE
4371 Latham Street
1st Floor
Riverside, CA 92051, USA

Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It’s about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision. A community where everyone is healthy and happy. We’re with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life’s chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together.

Neighborhood Healthcare PACE is a managed medical plan built around surrounding participants with a team of physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists and care coordinators to help them maintain good health and a good quality of life. Our goal is to keep our seniors happy and healthy at home surrounded by their family and community.

As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 500k medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 100,000 people annually. With two PACE centers located in Riverside County, our PACE program is positioned to serve over 650 senior participants.

We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and team-oriented Nurse Practitioner OR Physician Assistant to serve as a Primary Care Provider (PCP) at our PACE location. The Advanced Practice Provider will deliver participant-centered care within an interdisciplinary team, directly contributing to the health outcomes and quality of life of our participants. This role requires a combination of direct patient care, team support, and clinical administrative responsibilities.

Schedule:
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.

• Provide comprehensive primary care to PACE participants, expertly managing acute and chronic health conditions.
• Perform initial and ongoing comprehensive physical examinations and thorough health assessments.
• Order, administer, and accurately interpret diagnostic tests such as laboratory tests, electrocardiograms, and imaging studies.
• Conduct therapeutic procedures, including injections, immunizations, wound care, and managing infections.
• Offer preventive care services, medication management, and coordinate necessary specialty care services.
• Conduct home visits to evaluate participant safety, functionality, and overall well-being, ensuring comfort and dignity in their living environment.
• Educate and counsel participants and families about prescribed therapies, health maintenance strategies, and lifestyle modifications.
• Identify and address psychosocial, emotional, and environmental factors affecting participant health.

• Collaborate extensively with an interdisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, dietitians, behavioral health specialists, home care coordinators, and support staff.
• Actively participate in weekly interdisciplinary team meetings to review, revise, and enhance care plans, ensuring the coordinated delivery of comprehensive care.
• Foster strong professional relationships across all team levels, promoting clear communication, coordinated actions, and positive team dynamics.
• Share responsibility for achieving overall participant health outcomes, consistently supporting and contributing to team goals and objectives.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to other clinical team members, supporting continuous professional development within the team.

• Develop, implement, and continuously update individualized care management plans, maintaining precise and comprehensive documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Ensure continuity and consistency of care through accurate and timely documentation, and communicate updates effectively with the interdisciplinary team.
• Adhere to established Neighborhood Healthcare practice protocols and perform duties under the supervision of the Regional Medical Director and collaborating physicians.
• Stay current on organizational goals, strategic activities, and any changes in healthcare policies and practices affecting PACE services.
• Contribute actively to quality…