Geriatrics Nurse Practitioner

Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant) Senior Community Care Position Overview

The Senior Community Care (SCC) program is a longitudinal, integrated care delivery model focused on coordinating and providing comprehensive clinical care to high-risk health plan members residing in senior living and facility-based settings. As an Advanced Practice Clinician (APC), you will serve as a key member of an interdisciplinary care team, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care that improves health outcomes and enhances quality of life.

This role offers exceptional work-life balance with a flexible Monday Friday schedule, no on-call responsibilities, no weekends, and no holiday requirements. Providers have the flexibility to adjust schedules while maintaining continuity of care for patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive health assessments for senior and high-risk patients.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic medical and behavioral health conditions.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with patients, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Ensure accurate and complete clinical documentation, including ICD-10 coding and risk adjustment documentation.
• Participate in care coordination activities and collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Conduct advanced illness management and advance care planning discussions with patients and families.
• Provide patient and caregiver education, counseling, and support regarding disease management, treatment plans, and preventive care.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Maintain compliance with organizational, state, and federal healthcare regulations.

Schedule & Work Environment

• Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
• No on-call requirements
• No weekends
• No holidays
• Dress Code: Medical attire
• Setting: Senior living and facility-based care environments

Travel Requirements

• Service Area: Fayetteville and Brunswick, North Carolina
• Travel During: Regular workday/shift
• Facilities Covered: Approximately 2 3 facilities
• Reliable transportation required

Required Qualifications Licensure & Certification

• Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in the state of North Carolina, or ability to obtain prior to start date.
• Current DEA license with prescriptive authority.
• Ability to obtain a collaborative practice agreement if required by state regulations.

Education

Nurse Practitioner

• Graduate of an accredited Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program.

Physician Assistant

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.

Board Certification

Nurse Practitioner
Current national certification through:

• American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), or
• American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

Accepted specialties:

• Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
• Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP)
• Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (GNP)
• Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)

Physician Assistant

• Board Certified through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

Additional Requirements

• Ability to perform physical requirements of the role, including:
  • Lifting and transporting a 30-pound bag
  • Navigating stairs and various residential/facility environments
  • Sitting, standing, bending, and kneeling to perform patient assessments
• Access to reliable transportation
• Full COVID-19 vaccination as required by federal, state, local, and client regulations
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum one year of clinical experience, preferably in a primary care, senior care, or long-term care setting.
• Experience caring for patients with complex medical, behavioral, social, and functional needs.
• Strong understanding of geriatrics and chronic disease management.
• Experience conducting advanced illness management and end-of-life care discussions.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) and clinical documentation systems.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and patient education skills.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible scheduling that supports work-life balance
• No call, weekend, or holiday requirements
• Opportunity to care for medically complex and underserved populations
• Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment
• Professional growth and career development opportunities
• Meaningful work focused on improving the lives of senior patients and their families

Interview Process

• Virtual interview conducted via Microsoft Teams