Geriatrics Nurse Practitioner

We are seeking a Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner in Mishawaka, IN.
Locum Tenens - Nurse Practitioner

Position Type: 1099 independent contractor
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine
Location: Mishawaka, IN
Rate: Open & Negotiable ($90 - $100 hourly)
Shift: Varied (will be discussed in interview)
Start Date: As soon as credentialed.
End Date: 6 months from Start date.

Position Details:
Patient Population: Geriatric.
Setting: Nursing home care.
Responsibilities: to provide primary medical management in collaboration with the Physician.
Required Procedures:

• Performs assessments in collaboration with the physician and as needed.

• Develops and implements appropriate plans of care to PO participants.

• Evaluates participant s physical complaints and provides appropriate treatment.

• Provides participants and caregiver teaching and education.

• Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).

• Provides daily oversight of PACE Organizations Clinic.

• Perform rounds in the POs contracted nursing homes.

• Regularly informs the IDT of the medical condition of each participant, remaining alert to pertinent input from other team members, participant s caregivers, as well as documenting changes in a participant s medical record consistent with documentation policies.

EMR System: NA
Support Staff: Yes
On-Call/Weekends: Yes
Submission Requirements:
Active IN License - REQUIRED.
BLS, CDS, DEA REQUIRED.
Board Certified by ANCC or AANP REQUIRED.
A minimum of one (1) year working with the frail or elderly population strongly preferred
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