Geriatrics Nurse Practitioner

• Start Date

• As soon as credentialed - ongoing
• 6 months with the possibility to extend

• Schedule

• Monday to Friday, 20 hours per week, part-time hours

• Clinical Details

• Provide primary medical coverage in collaboration with physicians as needed
• Perform initial, semi-annual, and annual assessments of participants
• Participate in discharge planning for acute and long-term placement
• Evaluate and treat participants during acute illness
• Prudently prescribe medications, therapies, and other treatments for participants
• Make nursing home or home visits when needed
• Following consultation with the Primary Care Physician refers participants to medical specialist as indicated
• Work with Medical Director and Clinic Supervisor to formulate clinical policies, procedures, and standards of care
• Advise the Medical Director and/or Primary Care Provider in ways and means to establish better accountability of the services to participants and referral sources

• Requirements

• Master's degree in Nursing
• Minimum five (5) years of experience required, preferably in long-term care
• Active PA License
• BLS, CDS, DEA
• Board Certified by ANCC or AANP
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive authority
• 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