Geriatric Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient LTC Clinician

Post Acute; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Post Acute in Portland, OR, seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide care under physician supervision in an in-patient Post Acute Long Term Care setting. You will examine, diagnose, treat illnesses, and write prescriptions within your scope while coordinating with the medical director and care team.

You will perform stabilizing visits, order labs, and collaborate to develop comprehensive care plans. Strong communication and geriatric care skills are essential to support residents and patients.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program with appropriate certification.
• Current approval by the appropriate Board of Licensing.
• Must be licensed (preferred), or eligible to obtain an unrestricted license as a nurse practitioner in the state.

Responsibilities

• Meets with new resident/patient to perform initial stabilizing visit and manages patients with the attending physician.
• Orders laboratory testing, diagnosis, and treatment of chronic and acute illnesses and minor injuries; writes prescriptions.
• Performs clinical examinations.
• Acts as a resource for decisions, planning, and policies affecting patient health.
• Maintains inpatient records and compiles reports as needed for evaluations.
• Collaborates with staff to identify patient needs and develop care plans.
• Follows patient in the skilled nursing facility for continuity of care.
• Provides general health education on diet, emotional well-being, and health maintenance.
• Assists physician with emergency treatments and more complex procedures.
• Serves on committees dealing with health care (Antibiotic Stewardship, etc.).

Skills

Geriatric care

Patient assessment

Communication

Team collaboration

Organization

Analytical thinking

Education

NP program certification

Board licensure

Unrestricted NP license (state)

Job description

Post Acute in Portland, OR, seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide care under physician supervision in an in-patient Post Acute Long Term Care setting. You will examine, diagnose, treat illnesses, and write prescriptions within your scope while coordinating with the medical director and care team.

You will perform stabilizing visits, order labs, and collaborate to develop comprehensive care plans. Strong communication and geriatric care skills are essential to support residents and patients.