(Archived) Nurse Practitioner - Geriatrics

Specialty Accepted: Nurse Practitioner
Start Date: ASAP - Ongoing
Job Details:

Performs initial semi-annual and annual assessments performs additional assessments of participants as needed and implements appropriate plans of care to PO participants.

Participates in discharge planning for acute and long-term placement.

Evaluate and treat participants during acute illness.

Prudently prescribes medications therapies and other treatments for participants. Following consultation with the Primary Care Physician refers participants to medical specialist as indicated.

Make nursing home/or home visits when needed.

Work with Medical Director and Clinic Supervisor to formulate clinical policies procedures and standards of care.

Assists with the development of standards of care performs on-going monitoring and evaluation of patient care practice and service delivery provides guidance and training to staff regarding medical and quality assurance issues.

Advise the Medical Director and/or Primary Care Provider in ways and means to establish better accountability of the PO services to participants and referral sources.

Acts as resource during intake of new participants and in the day-to-day operation of the center programs. Participate in provider on-call rotation as required. Requirements:

Master's degree in Nursing - REQUIRED Minimum Five 5 years of experience required preferably in long-term care.

Active AL License - REQUIRED. BLS CDS DEA - REQUIRED

Board Certified by ANCC or AANP.- REQUIRED

Certification as a Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive authority required.

A minimum of one 1 year working with the frail or elderly population strongly preferred

Must have a valid driver’s license proof of insurance and have means of transportation Benefits
• Malpractice Insurance Coverage
• Weekly Electronic Pay
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