Nurse Practitioner - Geriatric Care in Long-Term Care

CareMed; Morrison (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 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 Colorado is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide primary and preventive care for residents in long-term care facilities. The role emphasizes chronic disease management, care planning, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to maintain residents' health and quality of life.

Applicants must hold an unrestricted Colorado NP license, board certification, DEA licensure, and experience in long-term care; EMR proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted NP license in Colorado.
• 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 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 Colorado 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 teamwork

EMR experience

Chronic disease management

Communication with nursing homes

Geriatric care

Education

Current, unrestricted NP license in Colorado

Board Certification

DEA licensure

Clinical background in adult, family or geriatric specialties

Experience in long-term care

Job description

CareMed Health Solutions in Colorado is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide primary and preventive care for residents in long-term care facilities. The role emphasizes chronic disease management, care planning, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to maintain residents' health and quality of life.

Applicants must hold an unrestricted Colorado NP license, board certification, DEA licensure, and experience in long-term care; EMR proficiency is required.