Geriatrics NP: Primary Care Leader in Skilled Nursing

Altea Healthcare; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Altea Healthcare is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner in Florida to diagnose and treat conditions in a post-acute, skilled nursing facility. You will work with a team to ensure excellent patient care, focusing on geriatrics and prevention.

You will examine patients, order tests, diagnose conditions, prescribe medications, and educate patients and families while advancing your clinical expertise.

Qualifications

• Valid NP license in Florida
• Minimum two years experience in hospital, skilled nursing or clinic
• Experience in skilled nursing facility and hospitalist preferred
• Experience in post-acute care and geriatrics is ideal

Responsibilities

• Examine patients and their medical records
• Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays etc.)
• Diagnose health conditions and illnesses
• Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases
• Prescribe medications
• Maintain accurate records and schedules
• Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications
• Educate patients and their family members on diseases, epidemics and prevention
• Oversee patients’ overall health
• Promote good health practices
• Advance professional knowledge and conduct research

Skills

Proven experience as a non-physician

Primary, acute and chronic care

Health regulations knowledge

Strong ethics

Team spirit

Willingness to learn

Job description

Altea Healthcare is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner in Florida to diagnose and treat conditions in a post-acute, skilled nursing facility. You will work with a team to ensure excellent patient care, focusing on geriatrics and prevention.

You will examine patients, order tests, diagnose conditions, prescribe medications, and educate patients and families while advancing your clinical expertise.