Geriatric Nurse Practitioner – Long-Term Care

CareMed; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 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

Bonus Pay

$5000 Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

We Care Health Centers is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide primary and preventive care for residents in long-term care facilities. The role includes managing acute changes in condition, advanced care planning, and chronic disease management.

The NP must hold an OH license and Board Certification, with DEA licensure. Experience in geriatric care and in an interdisciplinary team is preferred; EMR experience is required.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted NP license in OH
• Board Certification required
• DEA licensure required
• Clinical background in adult, family or geriatric specialties
• Experience in long-term care setting
• Ability to work with an EMR
• Ability to manage patients with advanced illness and multiple chronic conditions
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary care team
• Psych experience a plus

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 as allowed by OH law
• Order, review and follow up on treatments and diagnostics
• Communicate with nursing home staff regularly to discuss changes in condition and care plans
• Collaborate with primary care physician

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Geriatric care

Chronic disease management

EMR proficiency

Communication with staff

Psych experience a plus

Education

Board Certification

Tools

EMR

Job description

We Care Health Centers is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide primary and preventive care for residents in long-term care facilities. The role includes managing acute changes in condition, advanced care planning, and chronic disease management.

The NP must hold an OH license and Board Certification, with DEA licensure. Experience in geriatric care and in an interdisciplinary team is preferred; EMR experience is required.