Geriatric Care NP — Elevate Elder Health

CareMed; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Continuing education credits

Recertification Reimbursement

Malpractice insurance

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Bonus Pay

$5000 Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

CareMed Health Solutions seeks a Nurse Practitioner to deliver primary and preventive care to residents in long-term care facilities in Kentucky. You will manage acute changes, perform advanced care planning, and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.

Requirements include an unrestricted Kentucky NP license, board certification, and DEA licensure. Experience in geriatric care and long-term care settings is preferred; EMR proficiency is expected.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted NP license in Kentucky.
• Board Certification.
• DEA licensure.
• Clinical background in adult, family or geriatric specialties.
• Experience in long-term care setting.
• Ability to work with an EMR.
• Ability to manage patients with advanced illness and multiple chronic conditions.
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary care team.
• Psych experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary and preventative care for long term care patients in skilled nursing facilities.
• Manage residents with acute changes in condition.
• Advanced care planning and chronic care management.
• Prescribe medications, including controlled substances per KY law.
• Order, review and follow up on treatments and diagnostic testing.
• Communicate with nursing home staff regularly and as needed.
• Collaborate with the primary care physician.

Skills

Geriatric care

Chronic disease management

Team collaboration

Care planning

Communication

Psych experience a plus

Education

Kentucky NP license

Board Certification

DEA licensure

Tools

EMR system

Job description

CareMed Health Solutions seeks a Nurse Practitioner to deliver primary and preventive care to residents in long-term care facilities in Kentucky. You will manage acute changes, perform advanced care planning, and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.

Requirements include an unrestricted Kentucky NP license, board certification, and DEA licensure. Experience in geriatric care and long-term care settings is preferred; EMR proficiency is expected.