Geriatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care Leader in LTC

CareMed Group; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 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

Job summary

CareMed Health Solutions in Iowa is seeking Nurse Practitioners to provide medical services to residents in long-term care facilities.

You will provide primary and preventive care, manage acute changes, and work within an interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care. The role requires Iowa NP license, board certification, DEA licensure, and experience in geriatric or family practice, with strong EMR skills and commitment to quality elder care.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted NP license in Iowa.
• 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.
• Psych experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide primary and preventive 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 Iowa 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

Interdisciplinary collaboration

EMR proficiency

Patient management

Communication

Long-term care experience

Education

NP license Iowa

Board Certification

DEA licensure

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

CareMed Health Solutions in Iowa is seeking Nurse Practitioners to provide medical services to residents in long-term care facilities.

You will provide primary and preventive care, manage acute changes, and work within an interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care. The role requires Iowa NP license, board certification, DEA licensure, and experience in geriatric or family practice, with strong EMR skills and commitment to quality elder care.