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Geriatric Medicine Nurse Practitioner for Mishawaka, IN (Locum)

Mishawaka, IN 46545

Specialty: Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA), Geriatrics, Nurse Practitioner Job Number: 6117

Job Description



Trinity Health PACE in Mishawaka, IN, is seeking an experienced locum Nurse Practitioner for a 6 month assignment to start.? PACE offers continuous, quality care to the elderly, allowing them the independence of living at home. 

•            Location – 250 East Day Rd. Mishawaka, IN 46545
•            Title – Nurse Practitioner
•            Hours: Full-time (however, will consider Part-time as well)
•            Duration of assignment: Six (6) months to start
•            On Call coverage – one week on, and one week off.
•            Need Geriatric experience
Job Description:
  • Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) coordinate and provide all needed preventive, primary, acute and long-term care services so that older individuals can continue living in the community. PACE is an innovative model that enables individuals who are 55 years old or older and certified by their state to need nursing home care to live as independently as possible. Through PACE, today’s fragmented health care financing and delivery system comes together to serve the unique needs of each individual in a way that makes sense to the frail elderly, their informal caregivers, health care providers and policy makers.
  • Many PACE participants get most of their care from staff employed by the PACE organization in the PACE center. PACE centers meet State and Federal safety requirements and include adult day programs, medical clinics, activities, and occupational and physical therapy facilities.
  • The primary purpose of your job position is to provide primary medical management in collaboration with the PACE Organization (PO) Physician(s). 
  • Performs assessments in collaboration with the physician and as needed. 
  • Develops and implements appropriate plans of care to PO 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). 
  • Provides daily oversight of PACE Organizations Clinic. 
  • Perform rounds in the POs contracted nursing homes. 
  • 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.
  • Must be action-oriented, have business acumen, manage conflict well, be customer focused, have high decision, flexibility to adapt to ongoing change and have organizational agility. Ability to work with minimal supervision and exercise independent judgment.
  • Possess interpersonal skills to drive collaboration, commitment and productivity when working with cross-functional teams, customers and end users. Must be comfortable functioning in a virtual, collaborative shared leadership environment.
  • Demonstrates superior written and verbal communication and presentation skills appropriate for audience comprehension. Well-developed communication skills, both written and oral, that may be used either in an on-site or virtual environment is required. Able to communicate effectively with individuals and groups representing diverse perspectives.
  • Comprehensive to expert proficiency with Microsoft product suite (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.); basic knowledge and experience with electronic mail and calendaring system. Knowledge of systems necessary, experience preferred. Ability to type with speed and accuracy. Ability to use other software as required to perform the essential functions of the job.
  • Possesses a high degree of personal accountability, responsibility and independent decision-making abilities with the skills to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures of the organization in line with mission, vision, and philosophy of Mercy LIFE.
  • Excellent organizational skills. Ability to perform multiple duties and functions related to daily operations and maintain excellent customer service skills. Ability to perform frequent detailed tasks and provide immediate service with frequent interruptions. Ability to change and be flexible with work priorities. Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to research, analyze and assimilate information from various on-site or virtual sources based on technical and experience-based knowledge. Must exhibit critical thinking skills and possess the ability to prioritize workload.
Submission Requirements
  • Active IN License 
  • BLS, CDS, DEA 
  • Board Certified by ANCC or AANP
  • A minimum of one (1) year working with the frail or elderly population strongly preferred
About the Facility Mercy LIFE is a PACE program, Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly. It is a unique program providing a full spectrum of health care services, from primary to acute to long-term care for frail elderly individuals who are certified to require nursing home care. PACE programs are centered on the belief that it is better for the well-being of seniors with chronic care needs and their families to be served in the community whenever possible. At the center of the Mercy LIFE program is the LIFE Health Center. At the Center, clinical and rehabilitative services are coordinated and participants visit, socialize and build meaningful relationships with doctors, nurses and other program participants. Transportation to and from the Center is coordinated for participants. The program is able to provide the entire continuum of care and services to seniors with chronic care needs while maintaining their independence in their homes for as long as possible. Care and services include: Adult day health services such as recreational and social programs Primary and specialty medical care Nursing care Prescription and over-the-counter medications Physical, occupational and speech/language therapies Social work services Vision and hearing care Dental care Personal care services Spiritual care and support Transportation Hot meals
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