What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geriatric Adult Nurse Practitioner position at Piedmont Health Services Inc?
About Piedmont Health Services
Piedmont Health Services, Inc. (PHS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in North Carolina. Dedicated to delivering top-tier, accessible, and inclusive primary healthcare, PHS has proudly served for 54 years and remains the largest community health center in central NC. Operating 10 Community Health Centers, two PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) SeniorCare facilities, and 2 Mobile Health Units, PHS extends its services to residents across five counties, including Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Orange, and Lee.
What's an FQHC?
Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) are community-based healthcare providers that receive funds from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Health Center Program to provide primary care services in under-served areas.
Job Title - Geriatric Adult Nurse Practitioner
Department - PHSC
Reports to - PACE Medical Director
Benefits -
Education: Graduate of certified or accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
Required: 5 years clinical nursing experience with at least 2 years supervisory experience.
Preferred: One year of experience with the frail or elderly preferred.
Current/valid License: Certification from Nurse Practitioner program; valid NC Driver License.
Immunizations: All PHS Required Immunizations
Pay Range - $104,019 - $120,586
EEO Statement
Piedmont Health Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
DEI Statement
Piedmont Health Services, Inc. (PHS) endeavors to maintain an inclusive workplace, one that is reflective of the patient population that we serve and the individuals whom we employ. We strive to incorporate inclusiveness throughout our work culture, including the way that we recruit, support, and retain employees. We believe that having employees from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences is an asset. It helps us to view the world through different lenses embodying the perspectives, opinions, approaches, and values that our employees bring to work daily. In fact, inclusion is woven into the very fabric of our work life, which allows our employees to perform at their highest possible potential.
Piedmont Health Services, Inc. (PHS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in North Carolina. Dedicated to delivering top-tier, accessible, and inclusive primary healthcare, PHS has proudly served for 54 years and remains the largest community health center in central NC. Operating 10 Community Health Centers, two PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) SeniorCare facilities, and 2 Mobile Health Units, PHS extends its services to residents across five counties, including Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Orange, and Lee.
What's an FQHC?
Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) are community-based healthcare providers that receive funds from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Health Center Program to provide primary care services in under-served areas.
Job Title - Geriatric Adult Nurse Practitioner
Department - PHSC
Reports to - PACE Medical Director
Benefits -
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance (Short & Long Term Disability)
- 403(b) Plan
- Paid Holidays
- CME (Continuing Medical Education)
- Work Location: PACE Pittsboro
- Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00 pm (Requires call every 7-8 weeks)
- Travel: As needed
- Performs health histories, physical exams and patient teaching.
- Orders, interprets and follows-up on lab test results.
- Performs selected procedures and documents are orally and in writing.
- Initiates emergency measures as indicated.
- Recognizes abnormalities that justify immediate referral for intervention by others.
- Initiates, evaluates, reviews and changes orders for selected medications and diagnostic studies/treatments within attend physician approved protocols.
- Assesses initiates and coordinates patient care on a daily basis under the supervision of the attending physician.
- Conducts first post-enrollment visit.
- Coordinates referral documents.
- Communicates and coordinates referral documents to medical specialists, hospitals and nursing homes.
- Facilitates pre-op paperwork for labs, EKG’s, x-rays and hospital preadmissions.
- Coordinates post-discharge facility, rehab and Plan of Care changes related to hospitalizations.
- Coordinator of nursing and assisted living facilities.
- Requests consultations from all services as needed in collaboration with attending physician and/or established protocols.
- Acts as liaison with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals within the program, providing education, communication and support for healthcare staff, patients and families.
- Directs patient management in conjunction with physician staff.
- Participates as a member of IDT, attends staff meeting and takes part in participant care planning.
- Communicates any changes in participant condition to team members.
Education: Graduate of certified or accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
Required: 5 years clinical nursing experience with at least 2 years supervisory experience.
Preferred: One year of experience with the frail or elderly preferred.
Current/valid License: Certification from Nurse Practitioner program; valid NC Driver License.
Immunizations: All PHS Required Immunizations
Pay Range - $104,019 - $120,586
EEO Statement
Piedmont Health Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
DEI Statement
Piedmont Health Services, Inc. (PHS) endeavors to maintain an inclusive workplace, one that is reflective of the patient population that we serve and the individuals whom we employ. We strive to incorporate inclusiveness throughout our work culture, including the way that we recruit, support, and retain employees. We believe that having employees from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences is an asset. It helps us to view the world through different lenses embodying the perspectives, opinions, approaches, and values that our employees bring to work daily. In fact, inclusion is woven into the very fabric of our work life, which allows our employees to perform at their highest possible potential.
Salary : $104,019 - $120,586
