Nurse Practitioner

Blue Ridge Care Winchester, VA 22601, US

$145,000 - $150,000 / year

Nurse Practitioner - PACE Program

At Blue Ridge Care, we deliver extraordinary care to improve life's journey. As a mission-driven, not-for-profit healthcare system, we provide integrated services in hospice, serious illness care, the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), community thrift shops, and grief support. Our goal is simple: to reimagine how communities experience aging, serious illness, and end-of-life care through compassionate, personalized, high-quality care.

We are seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our PACE team and provide comprehensive, participant-centered primary care to frail older adults. This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team while helping participants maintain independence, improve quality of life, and remain safely in their communities.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Medical Director, the Nurse Practitioner provides primary care services to PACE participants, including comprehensive assessments, ongoing evaluations, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic conditions, participant education, and care coordination. The Nurse Practitioner serves as an active member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and plays a key role in developing and implementing individualized plans of care for medically complex older adults.

What You'll Do

Clinical Care & Participant Management

Conduct comprehensive history and physical assessments for new PACE participants.
Perform semi-annual and as-needed reassessments and update care plans accordingly.
Evaluate, diagnose, and treat acute illnesses and changes in participant condition.
Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the IDT.
Coordinate referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers as needed.
Provide education and health coaching to participants, caregivers, and families.
Coordinate participant care across healthcare settings and community providers.
Ensure accurate, timely clinical documentation and diagnostic coding.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Participate actively in Interdisciplinary Team meetings.
Provide clinical recommendations and support coordinated care planning.
Serve as a geriatric care resource for team members.
Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to support participant outcomes.

Quality & Compliance

Support quality improvement initiatives and best-practice standards.
Review records and documentation to ensure regulatory compliance.
Educate staff regarding the specialized needs of frail older adults.
Adhere to PACE regulations, organizational policies, and professional standards.
Maintain participant confidentiality and uphold all safety and infection prevention guidelines.

On-Call Responsibilities

Participate in an established on-call rotation.
Provide clinical guidance and support during evenings, weekends, and holidays as assigned.
Respond appropriately to after-hours participant needs and coordinate escalation of care when necessary.

What We're Looking For

Education & Licensure

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
Current Nurse Practitioner license.
National Nurse Practitioner certification.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance.

Preferred Qualifications

Geriatric Nurse Practitioner (GNP) certification with prescriptive authority.
Experience working in a PACE program or integrated care model.
Knowledge of PACE regulations and geriatric care best practices.

Experience

Minimum of two (2) years working with frail elderly or medically complex adult populations.
Two (2) years of Nurse Practitioner experience in geriatrics or a related specialty strongly preferred.
Experience in home-based care, long-term care, community-based services, or multidisciplinary healthcare settings preferred.

Skills & Competencies

Strong geriatric assessment and clinical decision-making skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Ability to build meaningful relationships with older adults and caregivers.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
Experience using electronic health records (EHR) and clinical documentation systems.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, push, and pull throughout the workday.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to push or pull equipment exceeding 150 pounds using proper body mechanics.
Ability to work with medically complex and cognitively impaired populations.
Strong observation, communication, and critical thinking abilities.

Why Join Blue Ridge Care?

✅ Mission-driven, not-for-profit organization dedicated to serving our community
✅ Collaborative and supportive interdisciplinary team environment
✅ Opportunity to make a direct impact on the lives of older adults
✅ Meaningful work that promotes dignity, independence, and quality of life
✅ Ongoing professional development and continuing education opportunities

Join Our Team

If you're a compassionate Nurse Practitioner passionate about caring for older adults and making a lasting difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us reimagine aging with extraordinary care.

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