Nurse Practitioner or PA Great 8-5 Setting, No Nights, Weekends, Holidays or On-Call!!
Company: Fallon Community Health Plan
Location: Springfield
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
Nurse Practitioner or PA Great 8-5 Setting, No Nights, Weekends,
Holidays or On-Call!!US-MA-SpringfieldJob ID: 6729Type: Full Time#
of Openings: 1Category: NursingSummit Eldercare -
SpringfieldOverviewThat's Right!.. Fantastic work setting working
in an elder adult day setting -Practical Monday to Friday Work
week!Predictable 8:00 to 5:00 Day Shift!No Nights, No Weekends, No
On-Call! Quality over Quantity Care Setting!Great Mentoring with
Physicians and Opportunities to Work with Students!PACE is a
Growing Area of Health Care, Come Grow with It! About Summit
ElderCare:Offered by Fallon Health, we are the only program of its
kind in Central Massachusetts and is one of eight PACE programs
(Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) in the State.
Summit ElderCare-- provides a combination of medical, social and
insurance services using an interdisciplinary team approach to help
older adults avoid nursing home placement. The program offers
outpatient medical care, social day programming, home care and
comprehensive insurance coverage with no co-payments or paperwork
for participants. Our Physicians and Advanced Practitioners are
able to provide care for the frail elder not available in any other
setting and enjoy the flexibility to devote as much time as needed
for the clinical and social needs of our participants. We leverage
a collaborative team approach to care planning called the
Interdisciplinary Team (IDT). The IDT is comprised of Providers
(MD/DO and NP/PA), Nurses, Social Workers, Physical and
Occupational Therapists, Dieticians, Health Aides, Recreation
staff, Home Care and Transportation Coordinators and Site
Administrator. This approach to care is the gold standard for
complex and frail older adults who wish to avoid nursing home
placement. Summary:Manages a primary care panel of participants and
provides continuity primary health care to PACE participants that
reside in the community or long-term care setting with a focus on
goal oriented, person-centered care, disease progression, disease
prevention, wellness and management of chronic and episodic illness
consistent with the participant's goals of care. Works in close
collaboration with all members of the PACE Interdisciplinary Team.
Establishes realistic goals and helps develop and manage
individualized plans of care with the IDT team for program
participants. Provides primary health care to Summit ElderCare
program participants focusing on disease prevention, wellness and
management of chronic and episodic illness. Addresses advance
directives in a participant-focused manner focusing on what matters
most. Works in close collaboration with the program's
interdisciplinary team to establish realistic goals and care plans
and develop and manage individualized plans of care for program
participants. ResponsibilitiesPerforms post enrollment visits,
biannual exams of participants and appropriately identifies and
documents problems/issues in medical recordsEvaluates episodic
illnesses and issues appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic
ordersCollaborates with physicians and other interdisciplinary team
members to manage episodic and chronic medical needs of
participantsAddresses and documents Advance Directives/MOLST
discussion for participants a minimum of annually and when a change
in participant condition occurs Performs diagnostic, therapeutic
and nursing intervention as indicatedProvides continuity in
monitoring of chronic, stable illnessesImplements the participant
plan of care in a safe and effective mannerParticipates in
interdisciplinary team meetingsEvaluates effectiveness of
previously implemented treatment Conducts home and nursing home
visits as indicatedMaintains accurate documentation and coding of
all services provided according to professional standards
Identifies utilization and service delivery problems and
participates in identifying a resolutionIdentifies grievances and
brings forward to leadershipParticipates in quality assessment
activities including but not limited to record reviews, outcome
measurement and review/revision of policies and proceduresProvides
education and training to participants, caregivers and staff in
relevant topicsActs a resource to program staff and participates in
defining care standards and practicesServes on appropriate
committees, participates in all site and provider staff meetings
including behavioral rounds and psychiatric rounds as
indicated.Enhances personal professional growth and
self-development through participation in professional activities
including educational programs, current literature, in-service
programs, trainings and workshops. Maintains BLS certification and
professional certification as appropriate.May be asked to perform
other duties that align with Fallon Health's mission, including but
not limited to participation on clinical committees, providing
education, quality initiatives and/or other
activities.QualificationsMaster's degree required. Graduate of an
accredited Nurse Practioners programLicensed by the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing. One to three years
of Nurse Practitioner experience preferred with at least one year
of experience in geriatric care.Experience working in a healthcare
setting as a member of a professional clinical team.Experience with
care coordination.About Fallon HealthFounded in 1977, Fallon Health
is a leading health care services organization that supports the
diverse and changing needs of those we serve. In addition to
offering innovative health insurance solutions and a variety of
Medicaid and Medicare products, we excel in creating unique health
care programs and services that provide coordinated, integrated
care for seniors and individuals with complex health needs. Fallon
has consistently ranked among the nation's top health plans, and is
accredited by the National Committee for Quality Assurance for its
HMO, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid products. For more
information, visit www.fallonhealth.org.PM16 PI177593751
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