Nurse Practitioner
Department: Participant Care | Monroe and Ypsilanti, MI
What You'll Do In This Role:
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) plays a vital role in delivering compassionate, high-quality care to participants of Huron Valley PACE. As a key member of the interdisciplinary care team, the NP provides comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans that support the health, independence, and well-being of older adults. Working closely with participants, families, and healthcare professionals, the NP helps coordinate personalized, patient-centered care while ensuring clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and positive health outcomes under the guidance of the Medical Director.
- Perform health histories, physical exams, patient education, selected procedures, and documentation.
- Order, interpret, and follow-up on lab tests and results.
- Assess, initiate, and coordinate patient care daily under the supervision of the attending physician.
- Recognize abnormalities that require immediate referral for further intervention.
- Initiate and evaluate orders for medications, diagnostic studies, and treatments within physician-approved protocols.
- Provide emergency care as needed and initiate emergency measures when indicated.
- Collaborate with ER physicians and hospital staff to manage care, prevent unnecessary hospitalizations, and facilitate expeditious discharge.
- Act as a liaison with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure integrated care.
- Collaborate with attending physicians to request consultations from contracted services/providers as needed.
- Coordinate care with outside providers, including nursing homes, assisted living, adult foster care, and hospitals.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings, contributing to holistic patient care planning.
- Educate participants and families on preventive health maintenance, particularly for chronic conditions.
- Actively participate in family conferences to provide education and care planning.
- Actively engage in quality improvement (QI) processes to enhance care delivery.
- Represent Huron Valley PACE in interactions with external agencies, professional groups, and regulatory bodies.
- Consistently act within the scope of practice as defined by the State of Michigan.
- Document participant changes accurately in the medical record.
- Communicate significant changes to team members to ensure coordinated care.
- RN licensure in the State of Michigan and certification from a Nurse Practitioner Program
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university, with graduation from a certificate or accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- 5–7 years of nursing experience, with a minimum of 3 years as a Nurse Practitioner, or a Master's Degree in Clinical Nursing and 5 years of nursing experience.
- Experience working in a PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) facility.
- Experience in a managed care environment with 2–3 years of nursing experience specifically with geriatric patients.
- Proof of clearance for all communicable diseases prior to participant contact.
- Generous 6 weeks of Flexible time off per year—plus paid holidays on top of that.
- Competitive Benefits for Full-Time Team Members – Enjoy Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance starting on the 1st of the month after 30 days of hire.
- Retirement Savings Plan – Secure your future with employer contributions.
- Daily Pay –Instantly transfer your daily earnings.
- Team Member Referral Bonus Program – Earn $500 when you bring great people to our team!
- Career Growth & Development – Advance your career with tuition assistance and school scholarships up to $3,000 per semester.
- Wellness Program & Reimbursement – Prioritize your health and well-being, reimbursed 120 a year!
- Mileage Reimbursement – Offered for work-related travel.