Impactful Geriatric NP in Long-Term Care

CareMed; Vestavia Hills (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; 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 is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver primary and preventive care to residents in long-term care facilities. You will manage acute changes, participate in advanced care planning and chronic care management, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team.

Prescribe medications per Alabama law, order tests, and collaborate with primary care physicians to optimize resident health outcomes within an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted NP license in the state of Alabama.
• 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 AL 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

AL license

Board Certification

DEA licensure

Geriatric care

Long-term care

EMR proficiency

Chronic disease management

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Psych experience a plus

Tools

EMR system

Job description

CareMed is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver primary and preventive care to residents in long-term care facilities. You will manage acute changes, participate in advanced care planning and chronic care management, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team.

Prescribe medications per Alabama law, order tests, and collaborate with primary care physicians to optimize resident health outcomes within an interdisciplinary team.