Job Description

Provides primary medical coverage, performs initial and semi-annual assessments, performs additional physical assessments of participants as needed and develops and implements appropriate plans of care to Inspira LIFE 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). Directs daily activities of Inspira LIFE Clinic. Rounds in the Inspira LIFE contracted nursing facilities. Regularly informs the IDT of the medical condition of each participant, remaining alert to pertinent input from other team members, participant’s caregivers, as well as documenting changes in a participant’s medical record consistent with documentation policies. Performs clinical on-call duties on a rotation basis with the other primary care providers. May need to provide position support at another Inspira LIFE Center due to operational need.

As a multisite provider of PACE community-based services for seniors in Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem Counties, an Inspira LIFE employee may work at either or both the Vineland or Williamstown LIFE Program as census changes or operational needs occur to meet the needs of our participants.

Education & Experience:

• Graduation from a master's-level program at an accredited school of nursing.
• Minimum of 2 years working with the frail or elderly, Geriatrics Nurse Practitioner and Spanish Speaking Preferred.

Certification/Licensure:

• RN License – New Jersey.
• APN License – NJ State Board of Nursing.
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive authority.
• Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and DEA required.

Physical Requirements:
N: Never O: Occasionally (<20%) F: Frequently (20%-80%) C: Constantly (>80%)Lifting <20lbsFStandingFSittingFLifting 20-50lbsOClimbingOKneelingOLifting>50lbsOCrouchingOReachingFCarryingFHearingCWalkingFPushingOTalkingFVisionC Environmental Conditions:NoiseFVaried TemperaturesOCleaning AgentsONoxious odorsOPatient ExposureOOperative EquipmentF

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

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• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Must be able to communicate verbally with all staff, vendors, and clients. Requires manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination; the ability to use department equipment. Requires lifting/carrying up to 65lbs. and pushing or pulling 150lbs. using appropriate body mechanics and equipment.
• Employees must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.
• Provides primary medical coverage, performs initial and semi-annual assessments, performs additional physical assessments of participants as needed and develops and implements appropriate plans of care to Inspira LIFE program participants.
• Integrates the primary care treatment plan into the overall plan of care developed by the interdisciplinary team. Interacts with team members to meet emergent and acute needs of participants. Participates in discharge planning for acute and long-term placement.
• Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Maintains regular attendance at and participates in interdisciplinary team meetings; communicates participant changes, collaborates on care planning decisions and coordination for 24-hour care delivery.
• Evaluates and treats participants during acute illness. Manages participants’ chronic illnesses and conditions.
• As requested, and directed by the Primary Care Physician, manages care of participants in the nursing facility: Provides regular visits as dictated by nursing facility standards and participant need. Performs telephone contact with nursing facility staff as required.
• Provides preventive health maintenance for participants, including immunizations, screenings and monitoring of pertinent indicators. Follows the Inspira LIFE clinical protocol.
• Prudently prescribes medications, therapies and other treatments for participants.
• Following consultation with the Primary Care Physician refers participants to medical specialist as indicated.
• Makes hospital, nursing facility/or home visits when needed.
• Works with Medical Director, Clinic Coordinator to formulate clinical policies, procedures and standards of care.
• 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.
• Advises the Medical Director and Primary Care Physician(s) in ways and means to establish better accountability of Inspira LIFE services to participants and referral sources, keeps Medical Director aware of needed material and human resources as program expands.
• Acts as resource during intake of new participants and in the day-to-day operation of the center programs.
• Provides teaching and clinical support to Inspira LIFE staff.
• Assumes responsibility for professional activities and growth. Keeps abreast of current nursing knowledge, especially in the field of geriatrics by attending professional seminars and conferences.
• Participates in team meeting, staff meetings and monthly in-service meetings.
• Participates in peer review with Medical Group.
• Excels at assessment of participant.
• Excels at reporting to attending physician patient’s course of events.
• Champions necessary and continuous changes in order to improve.
• Serves as a resource for patient safety.
• Participates in rotating night and weekend call.
• Takes it upon self to educate others related to policies and procedures when non-compliance is observed.
• Anticipates problems and acts to avoid the escalation of problems.