(15h Left) Nurse Practitioner - Vietnamese or Khmer speaking
Location: Lowell
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
GENERAL SUMMARY: The Nurse Practitioner participates as a member
of the PACE Interdisciplinary Team in the planning, implementation
and evaluation of care plans that meet the objectives, standards
and policies of the PACE model of care. The Nurse Practitioner
collaborates with the Medical Doctors at the site to provide
comprehensive primary care to the participants. This position is
full time Monday thru Friday 8am to 4pm with no weekend or holiday
hours. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: - Conducts initial examinations
of all new participant and quarterly examinations thereafter, for
the first year of enrollment. - Evaluates participants for episodic
visits, acute illnesses and follow-ups of hospitalizations. - Makes
nursing home visits in accordance with the state nursing home
requirements and as needed. - Makes home visits as needed acutely
or in chronic situations when participants are home bound. -
Participates in the After Hours On-Call Coverage. - Provides
appropriate health care teaching to patients, their families and
caregivers, as well as to other members of the Interdisciplinary
Team. - Adheres to the standards set forth in the Element Care
NP/MD Collaborative Practice Guide. - Completes appropriate,
accurate, timely documentation, onsite and offsite. - Ensures that
duties are accomplished in a fiscally responsible manner adhering
to established budgetary constraints. - Ensures that all
interactions with clients are conducted in a manner that adheres to
the highest standards of care for all Element Care clients. -
Ability to pass a fit test. Position requires mask where seal is
critical. Incumbent is required to not have facial hair that
interferes with a tight seal of the respirator. - Frequent local
travel. - Performs other duties as assigned. JOB SPECIFICATION: -
Master of Science Degree in Nursing (MSN). - Current Board
Certification as a Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts. - Massachusetts and DEA Prescription Privileges. -
Credentialed for the Element Care affiliate Long Term Care
Facilities. - Current CPR Certification. - Minimum of one (1) year
working with a geriatric population. - Ability to convey
information clearly and succinctly with all employees, so that
relevant information is communicated appropriately and in a timely
manner. - Ability to lead independently and to be able to work well
with others. - Ability to work within a team concept and to be
considerate of co-workers and colleagues. - Ability to pay
attention to detail, to be a self-starter, and to complete tasks on
time. - Ability to be able to quickly recognize situations/problems
before they become acute, and to be able to implement effective
solutions and understand consequences. - Covid vaccines required.
EEO Statement Element Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin,
sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or on the basis of
disability. Element Care is committed to valuing diversity and
contributing to an inclusive working environment.
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