Family Practice/Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Company: InnovAge
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

Monday through Friday 8 to 5pm, no nights, weekends, or holidays!Location: 3807 Rosin Ct, Sacramento CAThe Nurse Practitioner provides primary care to enrolled participants by evaluating participant physical complaints and providing appropriate treatment. The Nurse Practitioner functions beyond as an advanced practice nurse and as an integral member of the interdisciplinary team. Physical attendance at an InnovAge facility and/or an InnovAge participant home is essential to performing the job duties.

• Evaluates participants and documents information in participant s chart.
• Performs physical examination and orders and interprets diagnostic tests.
• Performs blood draws, EKG s, dressing changes and any other nursing interventions as needed.
• Formulates an assessment of participant s condition and provides a treatment plan, including writing prescription(s) and providing ongoing follow-up of condition. Provides alternative methods of therapy to participants as appropriate.
• Educates staff, participants and caregivers regarding healthcare issues and treatments.
• Manages acute and long-term medical needs of participants in collaboration with other primary care providers and oversees the care eds of participants in nursing homes, homes, Assisted Living Facilities and/or group clinic settings.
• Provides emotional and spiritual support to participants.
• Provides management of medical emergencies as needs dictate.
• Ensures appropriate and timely documentation of medical care in the participant s medical record, in compliance with InnovAge Greater PACE documentation policies. Identifies documents and corrects problems in medical records.
• Additional work functions and duties may be assignedREQUIRED
  • Current State issued Nurse Practitioner license
  • 1+ year as a practicing Nurse Practitioner
  • DEA Certification with full prescriptive authority
  • 5+ years a Registered Nurse with experience in elderly carePREFERRED
    • Bi-lingual The mission of InnovAge is to allow seniors to live life on their terms by aging in place, in their own homes and communities, for as long as safely possible. InnovAge s Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is an alternative to nursing facilities. Our enrolled participants receive customized healthcare and social support at a nearby PACE center supported by a team of medical experts dedicated to providing personalized healthcare and support to help them age at home. Our greatest assets are our team members who make a difference in the lives of those we serve every day. Elevate your future with co-workers passionate about a patient-centered care model supported by comprehensive services to improve the quality of care while reducing over-utilization of high-cost care settings.As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer InnovAge is committed to and values an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, pregnancy or any other status prohibited by applicable law.Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience, and geographic location and does not include potential bonus or benefits. Comprehensive benefits include m/d/v, short and long-term disability, life insurance and AD&D, supplemental life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) savings, paid time off, and company paid holidays.

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