Nurse Practitioner - Geriatric Care in Long-Term Care

CareMed Group; Vestavia Hills (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; 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 is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide primary and preventive care for residents in long-term care facilities in Alabama. You will manage acute changes, advance care planning, and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

The role requires AL NP licensure, board certification, DEA licensure, and experience in geriatric/long-term care settings, with EMR proficiency. Collaboration with primary care physicians is essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold current, unrestricted NP license in Alabama.
• Board certification required.
• DEA licensure required.
• 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 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.
• Collaborate with primary care physician.

Skills

EMR experience

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Geriatric care

Chronic condition management

Communication skills

Education

Nurse Practitioner license - Alabama

Board Certification

DEA licensure

Tools

EMR system

Job description

CareMed Health Solutions is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide primary and preventive care for residents in long-term care facilities in Alabama. You will manage acute changes, advance care planning, and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

The role requires AL NP licensure, board certification, DEA licensure, and experience in geriatric/long-term care settings, with EMR proficiency. Collaboration with primary care physicians is essential.