Geriatric Nurse Practitioner — Long-Term Care Leader

We Care Health Centers; Warren (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; 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 seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide primary and preventive care for residents in long-term care facilities. You will manage acutely changing conditions and plan care with the team.

Responsibilities include chronic disease management, prescription of medications under OH law, and collaboration with primary care physicians. EMR experience preferred; OH licensure required.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted NP license in the state of OH.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Provide primary and preventative care for long term care patients residing in skilled nursing facilities.
• Manage Residents with acute change in condition.
• Advanced care planning and chronic care management.
• Prescribe appropriate medications, including controlled substances in accordance with OH Law.
• Order, review and/or follow-up with treatments and diagnostic testing.
• Communicate with the nursing home staff on a regular and as needed to discuss changes in condition and the care plan.
• Collaborate with primary care physician.

Skills

Geriatric care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Chronic disease management

Patient communication

Education

Board Certification

OH NP license

Tools

EMR experience

DEA licensure

Job description

We Care Health Centers seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide primary and preventive care for residents in long-term care facilities. You will manage acutely changing conditions and plan care with the team.

Responsibilities include chronic disease management, prescription of medications under OH law, and collaboration with primary care physicians. EMR experience preferred; OH licensure required.