Academic/Faculty/Research Nurse Practitioner - Northeast Healthcare Recruitment : Job Details

A premier PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care forthe Elderly) program in Bronx, NY is seeking a Locums Nurse PractitionerSupervisor (NPS) to provide clinical oversight, participant care, and staffleadership on a full-time basis. This locum tenens opportunity offers arewarding mix of direct patient care, interdisciplinary collaboration, andclinical team supervision focused on geriatric adults. This position will be predominately field work (home visits) with some potential coverage in clinic as needed. Assignment Details:

• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Full Time or PartTime (3 Days/week)

• Setting: PACE center and affiliated community practices
• Patient Population: Frail elderly adults with complex needs
• Temp to Perm

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary clinical liaison between community primary care physicians (CPCPs), the participant, and the interdisciplinary team (IDT)
• Perform annual wellness assessments, urgent care evaluations, and transitional care visits post-hospital/ER discharge
• Supervise and manage Nurse Practitioners and assist in oversight of Diagnostic Treatment Center (DTC) clinical staff
• Provide leadership coverage in the absence of the Medical Director
• Review and maintain accurate medical histories and diagnostic coding for appropriate risk adjustment
• Participate in clinical documentation improvement (CDI) and coach staff on documentation quality
• Ensure timely access to preventive and acute care services, including same-day urgent care
• Coordinate medication reconciliation, follow-up planning, and communication of any change in condition
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and represent clinical leadership during care conferences

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitionerprogram
• Licensed Nurse Practitioner in New York State -Required
• DEA Certification - Required
• AANP or ANCC Board Certification - Required
• 2+ years of clinical practice in home care, caremanagement, or related fields - Required
• 1+ year experience working with frail or elderlypopulations - Preferred (training provided if less than 1 year)
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• High-level clinical decision-making anddocumentation skills
• Proficiency with EMRs and patient care planning
• Strong understanding of geriatric and chroniccare management

The Bronx, one of NYC's most vibrant andculturally rich boroughs, is home to historic landmarks, beautiful green spaceslike the New York Botanical Garden and Bronx Zoo, and a diverse communitydeeply rooted in tradition and care. The borough offers a strong healthcareinfrastructure and a growing population of seniors who benefit fromhigh-quality, community-based care like PACE.