Jordan Valley Community Health Center
· Full TimeNurse Practitioner - PACE
Posted 6 days ago
springfield, missouri, united states · Onsite
About the job
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As a PACE Nurse Practitioner, you'll manage comprehensive primary care for elderly patients, performing duties such as patient examinations, diagnosing, treating chronic conditions, prescribing medications, and promoting wellness. You must work independently, demonstrating excellent judgment, respect, and regard for patients and colleagues.
Location: Springfield, Mo
Job Description:
- Provide and manage comprehensive primary care in the participant's place of residence and in the clinic
- Take medical histories and perform patient examinations
- Order and interpret laboratory tests and x-rays
- Make diagnoses and provide treatment
- Manage chronic health conditions such as diabetes
- Perform preventive procedures such as immunizations
- Prescribe medications and other therapies
- Monitor and record patient progress
- Educate patients about their health and instruct them in self-care techniques
- Promote wellness practices
- Respond to medical emergencies
- Perform work of equal skill and responsibility as directed
- Refer patients to other physicians and other health care providers as needed
Requirements:
- Master's Degree in nursing with an emphasis in nurse practitioner
- At least two years as a nurse practitioner preferred
- Elder care experience a plus
Required Licenses/Certifications:
- Missouri State Advance Practice Nurse License
- Current BLS Certification required
Benefits:
- Guaranteed Base Salary
- Health (Both HSA and FSA options and access to our Telemedicine program)
- Vision
- Free dental, life insurance, and long-term disability
- Affordable rates for family dental, medical, and life insurance
- 403b retirement match on the 1st of the month after 30 days
- Employee Assistance Program
- Day One PTO
- 9 Paid Holidays
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