Geriatric Nurse Practitioner - Home Visits & Care

Rinvio Recruitment; West Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner in West Springfield, Massachusetts. This role involves conducting medical assessments, developing care plans, and treating acutely ill patients. Suitable candidates must have current licensure in Massachusetts and DEA registration, as well as experience with elderly populations. The position requires a willingness to travel within the designated service area, and includes participation in the on-call rotation.

Qualifications

• Must be a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner (ANCC or AANP).
• Current Nurse Practitioner license in Massachusetts is required.
• DEA Registration for prescribing controlled substances is mandatory.
• Certification in Controlled Substances (CDS) required.
• BLS Certification must be current and valid.
• Experience with frail or elderly populations is essential.
• Must be willing and able to travel within the designated service area.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough medical assessments to inform patient care.
• Design and execute tailored care plans for individual patients.
• Evaluate and treat acute illnesses in various settings.
• Engage actively in discharge planning.
• Perform home visits as needed.
• Facilitate coordination of care across services.
• Contribute to clinical policies and procedural guidelines.
• Participate in the on-call rotation.

Skills

Conduct thorough medical assessments

Design tailored care plans

Evaluate and treat acute illnesses

Engage in discharge planning

Facilitate coordination of care

Willingness to travel within the service area

Education

Board Certified Nurse Practitioner (ANCC or AANP)

Current Nurse Practitioner license in Massachusetts

DEA Registration

Certification in Controlled Substances (CDS)

BLS Certification

Job description

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner in West Springfield, Massachusetts. This role involves conducting medical assessments, developing care plans, and treating acutely ill patients. Suitable candidates must have current licensure in Massachusetts and DEA registration, as well as experience with elderly populations. The position requires a willingness to travel within the designated service area, and includes participation in the on-call rotation.