Locums Nurse Practitioner

A premier PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program in Bronx, NY is seeking a Locums Nurse Practitioner Supervisor (NPS) to provide clinical oversight, participant care, and staff leadership on a full-time basis. This locum tenens opportunity offers a rewarding mix of direct patient care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and clinical team supervision focused on geriatric adults.

This position will be predominately field work (home visits) with some potential coverage in clinic as needed.

Assignment Details:

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

·          Full Time or Part Time (3 Days/week)

• Setting: PACE center and affiliated community practices
• Patient Population: Frail elderly adults with complex needs
• Temp to Perm 

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary clinical liaison between community primary care physicians (CPCPs), the participant, and the interdisciplinary team (IDT)
• Perform annual wellness assessments, urgent care evaluations, and transitional care visits post-hospital/ER discharge
• Supervise and manage Nurse Practitioners and assist in oversight of Diagnostic Treatment Center (DTC) clinical staff
• Provide leadership coverage in the absence of the Medical Director
• Review and maintain accurate medical histories and diagnostic coding for appropriate risk adjustment
• Participate in clinical documentation improvement (CDI) and coach staff on documentation quality
• Ensure timely access to preventive and acute care services, including same-day urgent care
• Coordinate medication reconciliation, follow-up planning, and communication of any change in condition
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and represent clinical leadership during care conferences 

Qualifications:

•     Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
•     Licensed Nurse Practitioner in New York State – Required
•     DEA Certification – Required
•     AANP or ANCC Board Certification – Required
•     2+ years of clinical practice in home care, care management, or related fields – Required
•     1+ year experience working with frail or elderly populations – Preferred (training provided if less than 1 year)    
•     Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
•     High-level clinical decision-making and documentation skills
•     Proficiency with EMRs and patient care planning
•     Strong understanding of geriatric and chronic care management

The Bronx, one of NYC’s most vibrant and culturally rich boroughs, is home to historic landmarks, beautiful green spaces like the New York Botanical Garden and Bronx Zoo, and a diverse community deeply rooted in tradition and care. The borough offers a strong healthcare infrastructure and a growing population of seniors who benefit from high-quality, community-based care like PACE.