Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP)-PACE in West Palm Beach, Florida at MorseLife Health Systems

Where Clinical Expertise Meets Purpose: Transform Lives Through Compassionate, Coordinated PACE Care at MorseLife.

About MorseLife

For more than 40 years, MorseLife Health System has been setting the standard for exceptional senior care in South Florida. As a nonprofit healthcare system, we are dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults through compassionate care, clinical excellence, innovation, and service.


We are proud to be recognized as a:
• Great Place To Work® Certified employer
• 5-Star Teaching Nursing Home
• Recipient of the Gold Seal Award from the Governor’s Panel on Excellence in Long-Term Care


At MorseLife, learning never stops. As a respected teaching organization, we proudly partner with leading colleges, universities, and healthcare training institutions to educate and mentor the next generation of healthcare professionals. Through our robust clinical rotation program, students gain valuable hands-on experience while working alongside experienced clinicians and interdisciplinary teams dedicated to excellence.



Our academic partners include:

• Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations
• Barry University
• Florida Atlantic University (FAU)
• Florida International University (FIU)
• Keiser University
• Lynn University
• Nova Southeastern University (NSU)
• Palm Beach State College (PBSC)
• South Florida Healthcare Institute
• South University
• University of Miami (UM)



Whether you’re beginning your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact every day.

MorseLife by the Numbers

• 40+ years of serving South Florida seniors and their families
• 1,700+ dedicated team members united by a shared mission
• 5-Star Teaching Nursing Home recognized for excellence in care
• Great Place To Work® Certified workplace
• Gold Seal Award recipient from the Governor’s Panel on Excellence in Long-Term Care
• 11 academic partnerships helping educate tomorrow’s healthcare professionals
• Comprehensive continuum of care, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Short-Term Rehabilitation, Hospice, Home Health, PACE, and Community-Based Services
• Mission-driven nonprofit organization committed to excellence, compassion, and innovation


Position Summary

Under the supervision of the PACE Medical Director, the ARNP provides care and treatment of participants served by the PACE program’s interdisciplinary team (IDT). S/he provides direct medical care as needed to participants in the home, the PACE center, and in other multiple health care settings.

How You’ll Make an Impact

Administrative:

• Provide informal clinical education and guidance to clinical staff. Collaborate with team to assure quality care is given.
• Actively participate in the IDT. Assist in developing a plan of care for each patient/family with the coordination of the patient's physician(s) and other members of the 1DT.
• Review the active medical care and/or palliative care and provide appropriate professional guidance as needed and in compliance with established procedures.
• Attend and participate in physicians' meetings, team meetings, and in-services as required and other related activities.
• Manage compliance with medical records procedures, including accurate and detailed documentation, timely dictations, and signatures as required.
• Participate in 24 hour coverage as required to maintain 24 hour 7 day/week coverage for the hospice program.
• Make visits on participants in the inpatient units as assigned, coordinating with other members of the IDT to provide quality care for the patients and their families.
• Participate in the quality process. Audit charts. Serve on committees and/or focus groups.
• Provide medical direction and guidance to the program and other staff, volunteers, to assure the maintenance of quality of care for the patients and families.
• Communicate and work positively and effectively between teams and departments, patients, families, caregivers and other professionals.
• Participate in community and professional activities for Hope.
• Work cooperatively with the PACE Program Director to ensure quality care delivery to all participants.
• Work cooperatively with clinical staff.
• Serve on appropriate organizational and corporate committees.
• Lead specific projects as appropriate and directed by the PACE Medical Director.
• Assist in the development of written guidelines and protocols as appropriate for the PACE program.
• Participate in medical reviews as needed and directed by the PACE Medical Director.
• Other duties as requested by the PACE Medical Director.

Clinical:

• Implement care protocols for the program.
• Perform comprehensive history and physicals on new referrals.
• Provide clinical expertise and participate in IDT decisions regarding diagnosis and medical management of participant needs, assuring that the highest quality of medical care is provided and that continuity and comprehensiveness of care is maintained.
• Provide suggestions to the IDT that foster high quality cost effective care for all participants.
• Participate in decisions regarding appropriateness of admissions, as necessary.
• Act as a consultant to other members of the interdisciplinary team as needed.
• Liaison with participant's referring/primary.
• Serve as the primary care physician for participants enrolled in the PACE program.
• Establish and implement a clinic schedule to provide direct participant care/medical services to participants enrolled in the PACE program.
• Establish and implement a preventive care program as appropriate for participants enrolled in the PACE program.
• Manage and round on PACE participants admitted to long term care facilities or acute in participant facilities.
• Conduct family meetings as appropriate and as needed for PACE enrollees.
• Assist in securing medical records to better determine appropriate medical care for participants.
• Provide coverage in the event of absence of other medical staff.

What You’ll Bring

• Advanced Nursing degree (Master's level) from an accredited nursing school (specialty in Adult Health, Primary Care or Geriatrics preferred).
• License to practice Advanced Nursing in the State of Florida.
• Credentialed through ANCC.
• Knowledge of the principles and practice of primary medical care.
• Ability to enhance, by association with the PACE program, the program’s visibility and reputation with practicing physicians and area hospitals.
• Ability to work collaboratively with PACE staff and volunteers as part of the IDT.
• Excellent communication skills with participants/families/staff and community contacts.
• At least three years' experience as an ARNP.
• Must have at least one year experience working with a frail/elderly population.
• Valid Florida driver's license and automobile insurance as per company policy.
• Ability to make home/residence visits.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Florida License to practice Advanced Nursing.

Benefits & Perks

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.



Eligible team members enjoy access to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life and Supplemental Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Recognition and Appreciation Programs
• Exclusive Employee Discounts through Tickets At Work
• Free Parking
• On-site Dining and Employee Cafeteria
• Career Growth and Internal Advancement Opportunities



Our Talent Acquisition team is committed to making your hiring experience as seamless and welcoming as possible, from your application through your first day as a member of the MorseLife family.


Why You’ll Love Working Here


At MorseLife, you’re more than an employee. You’re part of a team united by a shared mission to enrich the lives of older adults while supporting one another every step of the way.


Here’s what makes MorseLife a great place to build your career:

• Work for a Great Place To Work® Certified employer where employees are valued, respected, and supported.
• Join a 5-Star Teaching Nursing Home that is shaping the future of healthcare through partnerships with leading colleges and universities.
• Build your career with an organization that has proudly served South Florida for more than 40 years.
• Work alongside experienced clinicians, interdisciplinary teams, and healthcare students committed to excellence.
• Take advantage of ongoing professional development, continuing education, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for internal advancement.
• Experience a culture built on our core values of Leadership, Teamwork, Customer Focus, Quality, Impact, and Passion.
• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents, patients, families, and fellow team members every single day.

Our Commitment to Excellence


At MorseLife, excellence is more than a goal—it’s our standard. Every member of our team contributes to creating a culture of compassion, accountability, innovation, and service. We believe that exceptional employee experiences lead to exceptional resident experiences, and we are committed to investing in our people, celebrating their successes, and supporting their professional growth every step of the way.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Every interaction has the power to brighten someone’s day, restore dignity, and improve quality of life.

If you’re looking for more than just a job and want to build a rewarding career with an organization that invests in its people and its mission, MorseLife Health System is the place for you.

Join a team where you’ll be valued, supported, and empowered to grow while helping us continue a legacy of excellence that spans more than four decades.

Apply today and become part of the MorseLife family.

Employment Requirements


At MorseLife, the safety and well-being of our residents, patients, employees, and visitors are our top priorities. As part of our pre-employment process, all offers of employment are contingent upon successfully completing:

• A 10-panel pre-employment drug screening.
• A Level 2 background screening in accordance with the requirements of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).
• A post-offer physical examination.
• A QuantiFERON-TB Gold blood test (or other approved tuberculosis screening, as applicable.
• Employment eligibility verification (Form I-9) and any additional pre-employment requirements applicable to the position.

We appreciate your partnership in helping us maintain a safe, healthy, and compliant workplace for those we serve.


MorseLife Health System is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a Drug-Free Workplace and are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment where every team member can thrive.