Geriatric Care NP — Primary & Preventive LTC

CareMed Group; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recertification Reimbursement

Continuing Education Credits

Malpractice Insurance

Job summary

CareMed Health Solutions seeks a Nurse Practitioner to deliver primary and preventive care to residents in long-term care facilities in Fort Collins, CO. You will manage acute changes, plan advanced care, and prescribe medications per Colorado law.

Responsibilities include coordinating tests, communicating with nursing staff, and collaborating with PCPs within an interdisciplinary team. Colorado NP license, Board Certification, and DEA licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted NP license in the state of Colorado.
• Board Certification.
• DEA licensure.
• Clinical background in adult, family or geriatric specialties.
• Experience working in a 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 to coordinate patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary and preventative care for long term care patients residing in skilled nursing facilities.
• Manage Residents with acute change in condition.
• Advanced care planning and chronic care management.
• Prescribe appropriate medications, including controlled substances in accordance with Colorado Law.
• Order, review and/or follow-up with treatments and diagnostic testing.
• Communicate with the nursing home staff on a regular and as needed to discuss changes in condition.
• Collaborate with primary care physician.

Skills

Clinical background in adult, family,?

Education

Board Certification

DEA licensure

Tools

EMR

Job description

CareMed Health Solutions seeks a Nurse Practitioner to deliver primary and preventive care to residents in long-term care facilities in Fort Collins, CO. You will manage acute changes, plan advanced care, and prescribe medications per Colorado law.

Responsibilities include coordinating tests, communicating with nursing staff, and collaborating with PCPs within an interdisciplinary team. Colorado NP license, Board Certification, and DEA licensure are required.