Geriatric NP/PA: Proactive Primary Care for Seniors

Truhealth; Rome (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Full benefits package (medical, dental

Vision

401K match

Job summary

TruHealth is seeking an advanced practice provider, either a nurse practitioner (NP) or physician assistant (PA), with geriatrics-focused experience to improve outcomes for long-term care residents. You will collaborate with a team of providers and case managers to coordinate comprehensive care within nursing homes or assisted living communities.

As an APRN or PA, you will exercise independent judgment, prescribe medications, order labs, and work with facility partners to implement our national

Qualifications

• FNP, AGNP, AHACNP or PA license required
• Degree from an accredited APRN or PA program
• 3 years’ experience in clinical nursing or rehab in geriatric populations
• Electronic Health Records experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications, including Word, Outlook and Excel

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ medical and mental health needs and provide a plan of care
• Prescribe medications and order lab work, diagnostic procedures and consultations
• Monitor patients’ response to treatment and adjust plans as needed
• Collaborate with RN case managers as part of an integrated care team
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to clinical services

Skills

Geriatrics experience

Team collaboration

Plan of care development

Education

APRN/PA program degree

Masters or higher

Tools

Electronic Health Records

MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Job description

TruHealth is seeking an advanced practice provider, either a nurse practitioner (NP) or physician assistant (PA), with geriatrics-focused experience to improve outcomes for long-term care residents. You will collaborate with a team of providers and case managers to coordinate comprehensive care within nursing homes or assisted living communities.

As an APRN or PA, you will exercise independent judgment, prescribe medications, order labs, and work with facility partners to implement our national