Geriatric Nurse Practitioner: Primary Care in LTC

CareMed Group

Fort Collins (CO)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Recertification Reimbursement

Continuing Education Credits

Malpractice Insurance

Job summary

CareMed Health Solutions in Colorado is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver primary and preventive care to residents in long-term care facilities. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and physicians to optimize resident wellbeing.

The ideal candidate holds an NP license in Colorado, board certification, DEA licensure, and LTC experience, with strong EMR skills and the ability to manage complex chronic conditions in an aging population.

Qualifications

Current, unrestricted NP license in the state of Colorado.
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.

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 Colorado 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/or the care plan.
Collaborate with primary care physician.