Geriatric Nurse Practitioner — Primary Care in LTC

CareMed; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recertification Reimbursement

Continuing Education Credits

Malpractice Insurance

Job summary

CareMed is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide primary and preventative care to residents in skilled nursing facilities. You will manage acute changes in condition and lead advanced care planning within an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements include Colorado NP license, board certification, and DEA licensure. Experience in long-term care and EMR proficiency are essential to coordinate comprehensive patient care.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted NP license in Colorado.
• Board Certification.
• DEA licensure.
• 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 within an interdisciplinary care team.

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 basis to discuss changes in condition and care plans.
• Collaborate with primary care physician.

Skills

Adult/Geriatric care

EMR experience

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication with staff

Education

Nurse Practitioner Certification

Colorado NP License

DEA Licensure

Job description

CareMed is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide primary and preventative care to residents in skilled nursing facilities. You will manage acute changes in condition and lead advanced care planning within an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements include Colorado NP license, board certification, and DEA licensure. Experience in long-term care and EMR proficiency are essential to coordinate comprehensive patient care.