Geriatric NP – Primary Care in Long-Term Care

CareMed Group; Plattsmouth (NE); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; 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 preventive care to residents in long-term care facilities. You will manage patients with acute changes, engage in advanced care planning and chronic disease management, and prescribe medications in accordance with Nebraska law.

The role requires Nebraska NP licensure, board certification, DEA licensure, and experience in geriatric or adult care.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted NP license in Nebraska.
• Board Certification in a relevant NP specialty.
• DEA licensure required.
• Clinical background in adult, family or geriatric care.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary and preventive care for long-term care patients.
• Manage residents with acute change in condition.
• Advanced care planning and chronic care management.
• Prescribe medications, including controlled substances per Nebraska law.
• Order, review and follow-up with treatments and diagnostics.
• Communicate with nursing home staff regularly about patient changes.
• Collaborate with primary care physician.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient management

Chronic disease management

Prescribing controlled substances

Education

Nebraska NP license

Board Certification

DEA licensure

Geriatric/Adult specialty

Long-term care experience

Tools

EMR system

Job description

CareMed Health Solutions is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide primary and preventive care to residents in long-term care facilities. You will manage patients with acute changes, engage in advanced care planning and chronic disease management, and prescribe medications in accordance with Nebraska law.

The role requires Nebraska NP licensure, board certification, DEA licensure, and experience in geriatric or adult care.