Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, Geriatrics

Job Description

Role: Nurse Practitioner (ARNP), Geriatrics

Location: Edenbridge PACE at Skyland Town Center, Washington, DC 20020

Status: Full-time

Mission: To allow frail elderly people to age in the location of their choosing and continue to lead connected, meaningful lives

This role offers a $10k signing bonus for highly qualified applicants.

The Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner role offers a unique opportunity to help our frail elderly population continue to lead connected, meaningful lives. Edenbridge PACE is the first PACE program servicing the community in Wards 7 and 8 in Washington, DC.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Edenbridge PACE Medical Director, and in coordination with the program director for administrative functions, the ARNP is responsible for assessing, coordinating, monitoring, and providing health care services and treatment for Edenbridge PACE program participants.

Essential Job Functions

Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary team and participate in the development of the plan of care; provide updates to the team regarding participants’ changes in health or functional status.

Involved in the development and implementation of QAPI activities.

Communicates regularly with participants and family caregivers. Acts as a resource and provides education around care being provided by the PACE program.

Coordinates care and services delivered by outside specialists/vendors.

Responds promptly to questions and concerns raised by IDT members related to participant health concerns.

Facilitate the integration of new participants into the Edenbridge PACE program health care delivery system, including medication, immunizations, and routine monitoring of chronic problems and nursing care plan development.

Monitor routine nursing care and nursing care plans on a regular basis.

Provide liaison with primary care providers in the event of an episodic illness; assist in coordinating services provided by primary care providers.

Monitor participants’ medications.

Assist participants in maintaining optimum health; provide health education and counseling to participants and caregivers facing chronic conditions and end-of-life issues.

Participate in the on-call coverage on a rotating basis.

Maintain confidentiality of participant information.Experience

Minimum of one (1) year of documented experience working with a frail or elderly population

Experience as an ARNP in a community-based or long-term care setting is preferred.

Education & Certification

A minimum of a master’s degree in nursing is required.

Current license to practice in Washington, DC

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