Locums Nurse Practitioner (NP) – PACE Program Job Opportunity-Mishawaka, Indiana
Glencoe, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Nurse Practitioner
Specialty
Geriatrics
Degree Required
DNP
MSN/MSRN
Position Type
Full-Time
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Telemedicine
Inpatient
Location
Indiana, Indiana, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
1 year
Job Description
Last Update:
1/21/25
We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) team in Mishawaka, Indiana. This innovative program provides comprehensive care for individuals aged 55 and older who are certified to need nursing home care, enabling them to maintain independence in their community. This is a full-time position with the option for part-time, beginning with a six-month assignment. The NP will collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality care to PACE participants both in clinical settings and remotely during on-call hours.
- Conduct assessments in collaboration with PACE physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
- Develop and implement care plans tailored to participant needs.
- Evaluate participant complaints and provide timely, appropriate treatment.
- Oversee daily operations at the PACE clinic.
- Perform rounds at contracted nursing homes.
- Educate participants and caregivers on health management and care plans.
- Document participant health status and care activities in the EMR system (TruChart, transitioning to Epic in March).
- Participate in on-call rotations (week on/week off), providing remote phone consultations as needed.
Job Responsibilities
Develop and implement care plans tailored to participant needs.
Evaluate participant complaints and provide timely, appropriate treatment.
Oversee daily operations at the PACE clinic.
Perform rounds at contracted nursing homes.
Educate participants and caregivers on health management and care plans.
Document participant health status and care activities in the EMR system (TruChart, transitioning to Epic in March).
Participate in on-call rotations (week on/week off), providing remote phone consultations as needed.
Qualifications
Board Certification by ANCC or AANP – Required.
Certifications: BLS, CDS, DEA – Required.
Minimum 1 year of experience working with frail or elderly populations strongly preferred.
Experience with interdisciplinary team collaboration and geriatric care.
Proficiency in EMR systems; experience with Epic preferred.
Working Hours
On-Call Coverage:
Weekdays: 4:30 PM – 8:00 AM (phone availability only).
Weekends: 24-hour phone availability (no travel required).
Part-time arrangements may be considered.
Skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for working with diverse teams.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other standard software applications.
High degree of personal accountability and decision-making capability.
Flexibility to adapt to evolving program needs and priorities.