Nurse Practitioner

Kendal Crosslands Communities; Kennett Square (Chester County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kendal Crosslands Communities in Kennett Square, PA, seeks a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner to join our caring team. This full-time on-site role provides medical on-site care for Independent Living residents, in a collaborative practice with primary physicians.

You will manage medication regimens, order labs/imaging as needed, respond to emergencies, provide wellness screenings, and participate in quality assurance committees.

Qualifications

• CRNP licensed to practice in the United States.
• Ability to provide on-site medical care for residents in a community setting.
• Collaborate with primary physicians under a Collaborative Practice Agreement.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical on-site care for residents in the community.
• Collaborate with Kendal Crosslands physicians under a Collaborative Practice Agreement.
• Identify and manage chronic and acute conditions; order labs/imaging and adjust meds as needed.
• Respond to emergencies and administer first aid; provide wellness screenings.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Medication management

Emergency response

On-site primary care

Education

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP)

Tools

E-prescribing systems

Lab/Imaging coordination

Job description

Come and Join a Caring Team of Professionals at Crosslands

Contribute to the overall operations, in a medical office setting, by providing care and services to our residents residing in Independent Living. Our staff get to know our residents over a long period of time, providing an opportunity to build caring and meaningful relationships. Our Quaker value centered work environment promotes a family atmosphere where residents and staff can flourish. Don't miss this great opportunity!

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

This is a Full-time position; 5 days a week with an occasional Saturday, 4-hour shift. No holidays!

Responsibilities:

• Working with Kendal~Crosslands Communities primary physicians within a Collaborative Practice Agreement to provide medical on-site care and services for residents in our community.
• Identifying and managing chronic and acute health conditions by requesting laboratory and/or x-ray studies, initiating treatment and/or managing medication regimens with appropriate follow-up.
• Responding to emergencies and administering first aid to residents by evaluating injuries and arranging further treatment if necessary.
• Participating in planning for residents' needs as they transition through levels of care.
• Collaborating with Director of Resident Care on any present or anticipated problems.
• Performing medical procedures as necessary.
• Adhering to Pharmacy protocols and procedures including e-prescribing.
• Administering treatments, injections and medications to residents as prescribed/necessary.
• Communicating lab and test results to residents and physicians.
• Managing INR Lab results and follow up as necessary.
• Providing wellness screenings.
• Initiating requests for consultations or referrals.
• Participating in Community Quality Assurance, Pharmacy and Infection Control Committees as requested by Director.
• Arranging and establishing orders for transfer to the Health Center or hospital and assisting with discharges from hospital back to Independent Living and or to Skilled Nursing.

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