Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner Department

• Direct
• Care
• Employment
• Type:
• Full
• Time
• Location:
• Monroe,
• MI
• Reporting To: Marjorie Almeda

Description Schedule

• Exempt, minimum 40 hours per week | Full Time | Monday - Friday | 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Department: Participant Care | Monroe, MI

What You'll Do In This Role

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) plays a vital role in delivering compassionate, high-quality care to participants of Huron Valley PACE. As a key member of the interdisciplinary care team, the NP provides comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans that support the health, independence, and well-being of older adults. Working closely with participants, families, and healthcare professionals, the NP helps coordinate personalized, patient-centered care while ensuring clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and positive health outcomes under the guidance of the Medical Director.

Key Responsibilities Patient Care & Clinical Responsibilities

• Perform health histories, physical exams, patient education, selected procedures, and documentation. Order, interpret, and follow-up on lab tests and results. Assess, initiate, and coordinate patient care daily under the supervision of the attending physician. Recognize abnormalities that require immediate referral for further intervention. Initiate and evaluate orders for medications, diagnostic studies, and treatments within physician-approved protocols. Provide emergency care as needed and initiate emergency measures when indicated. Collaborate with ER physicians and hospital staff to manage care, prevent unnecessary hospitalizations, and facilitate expeditious discharge.
• Collaboration &
• Care
• Coordination: Act as a liaison with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure integrated care. Collaborate with attending physicians to request consultations from contracted services/providers as needed. Coordinate care with outside providers, including nursing homes, assisted living, adult foster care, and hospitals. Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings, contributing to holistic patient care planning.
• Patient &