Geriatric NP: Impactful Primary Care in LTC Facilities

CareMed; Fremont (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recertification Reimbursement

Continuing Education Credits

Malpractice Insurance

Job summary

CareMed Health Solutions seeks a qualified Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive medical care to residents in long-term care facilities. You will provide primary and preventive services, manage acute changes in condition, and participate in care planning with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include prescribing medications per OH law, ordering and reviewing treatments, and coordinating with facility staff and a primary care physician to ensure continuity of care for residents

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted NP license in the state of Ohio.
• 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 OH 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

Nurse Practitioner

Geriatrics

EMR proficiency

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

OH NP license

Board Certification

DEA licensure

Job description

CareMed Health Solutions seeks a qualified Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive medical care to residents in long-term care facilities. You will provide primary and preventive services, manage acute changes in condition, and participate in care planning with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include prescribing medications per OH law, ordering and reviewing treatments, and coordinating with facility staff and a primary care physician to ensure continuity of care for residents