Nurse Practitioner

Mercy LIFE Massachusetts, member of Trinity Health, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner in West Springfield, MA. The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) model is centered on the belief that it is better for the well-being of seniors with chronic care needs and their families to be served in the community whenever possible.

PACE serves individuals who are age 55 or older, certified by their state to need nursing home care, able to live safely in the community at the time of enrollment and live in a PACE service area. While all PACE participants must be certified to need nursing home care to enroll in PACE, only about 7 percent of PACE participants nationally reside in a nursing home. If a PACE enrollee needs nursing home care, the PACE program pays for it and continues to coordinate the enrollee's care. We encourage fellowship and independence while serving seniors and their families with dignity and respect. Delivering all needed medical and supportive services, PACE is able to provide the entire continuum of care and services to seniors with chronic needs while maintaining their independence in their home for as long as possible.

Trinity Health PACE provides a competitive compensation and benefit package that compliments this opportunity for personal growth and professional advancement.

General responsibilities will include:

• Collaborate with PACE Organization (PO) physicians, performing assessments and implementing care plans. 
• Participate in discharge planning and provide acute illness treatment. 
• Conduct home visits when necessary. 
• Assist in formulating clinical policies and procedures. 
• Participate in provider on-call rotation.  

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Master's degree in Nursing with five (5) to seven (7) years of experience required preferably in long-term care. Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice in the state of PO. CDS Certification and DEA Registration required. Board Certification by ANCC or AANP. 
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive authority required. Current BLS required. 
• Minimum of one (1) year working with the frail or elderly population or if less than one (1) year of experience, must receive appropriate training from the PACE organization on working with a frail or elderly population upon hiring.
• Current BLS certification. 
• Ability to travel within the Center's geographic region. 

Position Highlights and Benefits: 

• Comprehensive benefits package, including First Day medical coverage, dental, vision, and paid time off. 
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance plans. Enjoy lower-cost medical services when you visit facilities within the Trinity Health network. 
• Access to wages earned daily through Daily Pay. 
• Incentives through our Employee Referral program. 
• Compassionate, patient-centered environment. 
• Comprehensive orientation and professional development opportunities. 

Fast response interview times and job offers! 

If interested, please apply here.