Geriatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care in LTC

CareMed; Lawrence Park Township (Erie County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

401(k) matching

Continuing education credits

Recertification reimbursement

Malpractice insurance

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Bonus Pay

Job summary

CareMed Health Solutions is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide medical services to residents in long-term care facilities. This role focuses on primary and preventive care, acute condition management, and collaborative care planning within an interdisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates hold an unrestricted PA NP license, board certification, and DEA licensure, with experience in geriatric and long-term care settings, and proficiency with EMR systems.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted NP license in the state of Pennsylvania.
• 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 PA 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.

Skills

NP license PA

Board Certification

DEA licensure

Geriatric care

Long-term care exp

EMR proficiency

Chronic care mgmt

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Psych experience

Education

Nurse Practitioner license (PA)

Tools

EMR system

Job description

CareMed Health Solutions is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide medical services to residents in long-term care facilities. This role focuses on primary and preventive care, acute condition management, and collaborative care planning within an interdisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates hold an unrestricted PA NP license, board certification, and DEA licensure, with experience in geriatric and long-term care settings, and proficiency with EMR systems.