Geriatric Nurse Practitioner — Impactful Long-Term Care

CareMed; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; 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

Bonus Pay

Job summary

CareMed is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver primary and preventive care to residents in long-term care facilities in NH. You will handle acute changes in condition and participate in advanced care planning and chronic care management.

You will prescribe medications per NH law, order and review diagnostic tests, and engage with nursing home staff to discuss care plans. A collaborative approach with the primary care physician is essential to optimize resident wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted NP license in NH.
• 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.
• Psych experience a plus (nice to have).

Responsibilities

• Provide primary and preventative care for long-term care patients in skilled nursing facilities.
• Manage residents with acute changes in condition.
• Advanced care planning and chronic care management.
• Prescribe medications, including controlled substances in NH law.
• Order, review, and follow up with treatments and diagnostic testing.
• Communicate with the nursing home staff regularly about changes in condition.
• Collaborate with the primary care physician.

Skills

EMR proficiency

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Psych experience

Education

Board Certification

Job description

CareMed is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver primary and preventive care to residents in long-term care facilities in NH. You will handle acute changes in condition and participate in advanced care planning and chronic care management.

You will prescribe medications per NH law, order and review diagnostic tests, and engage with nursing home staff to discuss care plans. A collaborative approach with the primary care physician is essential to optimize resident wellbeing.