Geriatric NP — Long-Term Care Primary Care Specialist

CareMed; Hadley (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recertification Reimbursement

Continuing Education Credits

Malpractice Insurance

Job summary

CareMed is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide primary and preventive care to residents in long-term care facilities. You will manage acute changes, engage in advanced care planning, and collaborate with nursing home staff and primary care physicians to coordinate patient care.

You will prescribe medications under Kentucky law, utilize an EMR, and support residents with multiple chronic conditions within an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted NP license in Kentucky.
• Board Certification as Nurse Practitioner.
• DEA licensure to prescribe controlled substances.
• Clinical background in adult, family or geriatric care.
• Experience in long-term care settings.
• Ability to work with an EMR and coordinate with a care team.
• Capability to manage patients with multiple chronic conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary and preventative care for long-term care residents.
• Manage residents with acute changes in condition.
• Engage in advanced care planning and chronic care management.
• Prescribe medications per Kentucky law, including controlled substances.
• Order and follow up on treatments and diagnostics, and review results.
• Collaborate with nursing home staff and the primary care physician.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Geriatric care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

EMR experience

Education

Kentucky NP license

Board Certification

DEA licensure

Tools

EMR

Job description

CareMed is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide primary and preventive care to residents in long-term care facilities. You will manage acute changes, engage in advanced care planning, and collaborate with nursing home staff and primary care physicians to coordinate patient care.

You will prescribe medications under Kentucky law, utilize an EMR, and support residents with multiple chronic conditions within an interdisciplinary team.