Nurse Practitioner - 248290 New

Title:

Nurse Practitioner - Jeffersonville, IN

Summary:

A brand-new PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) center is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join its interdisciplinary care team (IDT). This comprehensive healthcare model empowers seniors to safely age in place by providing coordinated medical, rehabilitative, and social services in one supportive environment.

This role is ideal for an NP who is passionate about geriatric care, excited about building and growing a new center, and confident functioning as a clinical leader within a collaborative, team-based model. The census will start low, offering the opportunity to help build workflows, establish processes, and shape the future of the center.

Day to Day:

• Serve as a core member of the interdisciplinary care team (IDT), collaborating with social workers, PT/OT, dietitians, and other providers
• Conduct comprehensive health histories, physical exams, and intake assessments for new participants
• Perform ongoing follow-up assessments based on participant needs
• Integrate the primary care treatment plan into the broader IDT-developed care plan
• Manage care for participants located in contracted facilities (nursing homes, hospitals, assisted living)
• Evaluate acute concerns, new symptoms, and changes in condition
• Facilitate referrals to outside medical specialists
• Provide preventive health maintenance, including immunizations and recommended screenings
• Prescribe, adjust, and monitor medications
• Order and interpret diagnostic exams such as labs or imaging
• Provide education on therapeutic diets and lifestyle recommendations
• Participate in infection control and surveillance activities in collaboration with the Medical Director
• Travel up to 50% between the PACE center, participant homes, and contracted care facilities (as census grows)
• Report directly to the Medical Director
• Support the launch of a brand-new PACE site—establishing workflows, processes, and team structure in the first several months

Qualifications:

Must-Haves:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
• Current registration and license to practice as a Family, Adult, or Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
• AANP or ANCC Board Certification
• Valid DEA certification
• BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as an NP (Adult, Family, or Geriatric)
• At least 1 year working with frail or elderly patients, preferably in long-term care or primary care
• Proven leadership skills with experience in program expansion, team growth, or new center start-ups
• Strong knowledge of value-based care, risk-based contracting, and Medicare/Medicaid regulatory frameworks

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience in long-term care, PACE programs, assisted living, or geriatric-focused settings
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Comfort with autonomous decision-making
• Adaptability and enthusiasm for building a program from the ground up

Perks!:

• Salary: $125,000 – $150,000
• Standard business hours with flexible start/end times
• On-call rotation shared with team
• Chance to join a brand-new center and shape the culture and clinical standards from day one
• Meaningful work supporting older adults in maintaining independence and safety

Shift:

• Monday–Friday
• Business hours; flexible scheduling available
• Includes rotational on-call responsibilities