Job Description
Job Description
A hospital in Stockton, CA is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join a PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program serving frail seniors age 55 and older who meet nursing home level of care but continue living at home.
The role. This NP functions under a collaborative practice agreement and the oversight of a Medical Director, providing primary care services to PACE participants across multiple settings including the PACE center, hospital, nursing facility, and participant homes. Responsibilities include performing comprehensive intake assessments and quarterly reassessments, developing and monitoring individualized plans of care with an interdisciplinary team, evaluating and treating episodic illness, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and performing procedures such as injections, immunizations, and EKGs. The NP oversees hospitalized participants in collaboration with a hospitalist — including discharge planning — makes home visits as needed, participates in weekly intake meetings, daily morning meetings, family meetings, and clinical case conferences, and supervises student interns and volunteers. The role also includes participation in QAPI activities and requires frequent local travel; use of a personal vehicle may be necessary.
What we're looking for.
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
- Current California RN and NP licensure through the California Board of Registered Nursing
- DEA registration required within six (6) months of hire
- Minimum five (5) years of nursing experience, including at least one (1) year with a frail or elderly population
- Advanced physical examination skills
- Current CPR/BLS and first aid certification
- TB screening and completion of a health examination required prior to employment
- Supervisory experience preferred
- Interdisciplinary team experience preferred
Schedule. This is a full-time, day-shift position.
Compensation. $140,000 - $160,000 per year.