Job Summary

Applies advanced knowledge/clinical skills necessary to assess/manage the healthcare of chronically ill geriatric participants in the PACE of Guilford and Rockingham Counties Program.

Specifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in nursing from accredited college/university; graduate of certified or accredited Nurse Practitioner program.

Experience: 3-5 years nursing experience with 1-3 years’ experience as a Nurse Practitioner.

One year experience with the frail or elderly.

Number and Type of Employees Supervised (optional): None

Licensure, Registry or Certification Required: RN licensure in NC and certification from Nurse Practitioner program.

Special Training: Ability to learn, teach and research; ability to solve problems and think analytically; must possess skills necessary to treat geriatric patients, ability to get along with others in a team environment. Only act within the scope of his or her authority to practice. Meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by PACE of Guilford and Rockingham Counties and approved by CMS before working independently.

Immunizations: Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up to date before engaging in direct participant contact

Ages of Patients Rendered Care:

×Adult ×Geriatric