Nurse Practitioner - St. Paul's Senior Services

Position: Primary Care Nurse Practitioner 
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (No Weekends)
Location: San Diego, California
Job Type: Full-Time

Description:
Join our dedicated team at St. Paul’s PACE, a respected San Diego-based non-profit organization committed to providing high-quality, compassionate primary care in an outpatient setting. As a primary care provider, you will play a crucial role in managing both acute and chronic conditions for our elderly participants, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, and enhancing the overall well-being of our community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver comprehensive primary care, managing both acute and chronic conditions.
• Refer participants to in-house providers, including behavioral health services.
• Review and manage imaging and lab results to ensure accurate diagnosis and treatment.
• Prescribe medications and develop treatment plans for various conditions.
• Accurately document all patient interactions in the electronic medical record.
• Conduct Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) as necessary.
• Actively participate in PACE Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings.
• Educate participants and caregivers on health management and preventive care strategies.
• Adhere to PACE regulations and organizational policies, including maintaining up-to-date credentials and certifications.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Education: Graduate of a professional Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program. Must be licensed in California and board-certified.
• Experience: New graduates are encouraged to apply. While a minimum of 1 year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant following clinical training is preferred, we are open to considering candidates with less experience, particularly those who have completed training in a community health center or similar setting.

Skills:

• Extensive knowledge of primary care for frail older adults.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse social, cultural, and economic groups.
• Proficiency in electronic medical record documentation and basic computer literacy.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Leadership experience is an advantage.
• Bilingual capabilities (English/Spanish) are highly desirable.