Nurse Practitioner at Volunteers of America - National Services in Montrose, Colorado

Job Description:

Come join our awesome team as a Nurse Practitioner at Senior Community Care of Colorado PACE-Montrose. We are offering great benefits & positive work environments!



Senior Community Care of Colorado PACE is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization.



Nurse Practitioner Job Highlights:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan;


• Career scholarships;


• Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs;


• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance


• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days)

About the job:



The Nurse Practitioner provides primary care to participants. Performs physical assessments of new PACE Enrollees, semi-annual reassessments of participants and develops and implements appropriate plans of care for program participants. Evaluates participant physical complaints and provides appropriate treatment. Provides participants and caregiver teaching and education. Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT). Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, plan, care for, and provide services to frail elder participants according to assigned responsibilities and Senior Community Care standards.



Pay: $80,240-$105,200/ Annually




Required Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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  Education: Must be licensed where applicable by the State.


• Graduate of a school of professional nursing required. Licensed as Registered Nurse (R.N.) in the State. Certified as a nurse practitioner by a national certifying organization recognized by the State Board of Nursing.


• Certified as a Geriatric Nurse Practitioner (G.N.P.) with prescriptive authority preferred.


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  Certification: Must have current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.


• Must have a valid driver's license, proof of insurance and have means of transportation.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working on a multi-disciplinary team in a hospital, nursing home or community-based setting is preferable. Two years' experience as a nurse practitioner in a geriatric setting desirable. Shall have either training or related experience in the job assigned.

Essentials:

• Performs in person comprehensive history and physical on new Senior Community Care of Colorado participants. Coordinates with the Interdisciplinary Team to develop a comprehensive plan of care for each participant.


• Acts as and engaged member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT). Regularly attends meetings and provides meaningful input.


• Reassesses participants on a semi-annual and as-needed basis and coordinates with the IDT to update the plan of care for each participant.


• Maintains participants' medical record and fulfills Senior Community Care charting and reporting requirements.


• Assists with the development of, standards of care; performs on-going monitoring and evaluation of patient care practice and service delivery; provides guidance and training to staff regarding medical and quality assurance issues.


• Is responsible for adherence to program cultural standards (Fundamentals) including supporting the development and integration of these standards within the team through modeling, coaching, and accountability.


• Manages and reviews participant's records, charts, pertinent information and staff's documentation. Documents as needed in medical records according to Senior Community Care standards.

About Senior Community Care of Colorado PACE:



Senior Community Care of Colorado is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization.


Senior Community Care of Colorado (SCCCO) is a PACE Program (Program of All-Inclusive Care of the Elderly) serving older adults in Montrose and Delta Counties. Our team offers wrap-around care services to meet the unique needs of each of our participants and support them to remain living independently in their homes and communities. Our approach to care is based on our respect for the human spirit and the belief that the right to dignity doesn't diminish with age. Compassion, empathy, personal attention are at the core of how we serve each and every program participant. Unlike other settings, getting to know our participants and building meaningful relationships are key to our success.


SCCCO has centers in Montrose and Delta Counties, surrounded by the breathtaking Colorado scenery. With the plummeting depths of the Black Canyon National Park just to the east, the towering and majestic San Juan Mountains to the south, the expansive Uncompahgre Plateau to the west, and lake-bejeweled Grand Mesa to the north, and an expansive water sports park right in the middle of town, we are literally surrounded by an endless variety of prospects for exploration and adventure. Montrose and Delta County also offer a large variety of shopping and dining options and a full schedule of cultural and community events. To learn more about our communities, visit visitmontrose.com and visitdeltaco.us.


We want our staff to love their job and offer flexible work schedules and a comprehensive benefits package that support a healthy and active work-life balance. SCCCO is Great Place to Work-Certified!



Our 2022 Great Place to Work survey results found that 87% of employees said their work has a special meaning: this is not "just a job".



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