APRN Gerontology

Advanced Rn Practitioner-Gerontology

As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care.

Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital,dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.

Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way

Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.

Position Responsibilities:

·       Under the direction of the physician he/she will be assigned a panel of high-risk geriatric participants to oversee and medically manage.

·       In collaboration with a physician, conduct initial, semi-annual and unscheduled assessments and reassessments per policy and regulations and perform additional physical assessments of participants as needed.

·       Assist in the daily oversight of the Eldercare Clinic. Including clinic nurses, home care and UR nurse, medical assistants and other technicians..

·       Perform rounds in Eldercare contracted nursing homes, hospitals and other care sites as needed.

·       Conduct home visits as needed for medical interventions.

·       Participate in the development and implementation of participant plans of care as part of and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

·       Function as a member of the interdisciplinary team.  Maintains regular attendance at, and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings; communicate participant changes, collaborate on care planning decisions and coordination of 24 hour care delivery.

·       Integrate the primary care treatment plan into the overall plan of care developed in collaboration with IDT (Interdisciplinary Team)

·       Interact with team members to meet emergent and acute needs of participants..

·       Reviews all hospital, ED or other acute settings admission information and assists the IDT team with the discharge plan and services needed to ensure a safe transition from one level of care to another.

·       Provide preventive health care and maintenance for participants, including immunizations, screenings and monitoring of pertinent indicators. Follow the Eldercare’s clinical protocols

·       Prudently prescribe medications, therapies and other treatments for participants.

·       Demonstrates advance knowledge of the general diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for the at risk participants of the Eldercare PACE program

·       Interviews patients and completes a full comprehensive medical history and physical examination within PACE regulations and Eldercare policies.

Qualifications:

·       State of Florida Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License; ACLS Certification

·       Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Geriatric Certification preferred. Master of Science in Nursing

·       At least 1 years experience as an APRN (preferable), primary care or other medical specialty preferable geriatrics experience preferred, 5 years experience as a RN and 1 year working with the frail or elderly

Benefits:

We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs. Our robust employee benefits package includes:

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for selected positions and more!