Geriatric NP for Long-Term Care - Impactful, Full-Time

CareMed Group; Morrison (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; 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

Job summary

CareMed Health Solutions is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide primary and preventative care for residents in long-term care facilities in Colorado. The NP will manage acute changes in condition, participate in advanced care planning, and handle prescriptions including controlled substances in compliance with state law.

Candidates should hold an unrestricted Colorado NP license, board certification, and DEA licensure, with experience in geriatric or adult care and EMR proficiency.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted NP license in 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.
• Psych experience a plus

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 and care plan.
• Collaborate with primary care physician.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Education

Board Certification for NP

Tools

EMR

Job description

CareMed Health Solutions is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide primary and preventative care for residents in long-term care facilities in Colorado. The NP will manage acute changes in condition, participate in advanced care planning, and handle prescriptions including controlled substances in compliance with state law.

Candidates should hold an unrestricted Colorado NP license, board certification, and DEA licensure, with experience in geriatric or adult care and EMR proficiency.