Nurse Practitioner - Geriatric & Long-Term Care

Liberty Health and Rehab; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Asheville is looking for a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide essential patient services in Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation facilities. The role involves conducting physicals, making acute visits, and ensuring quality nursing care. The ideal candidate must have a valid Nurse Practitioner license, a DEA certificate, and experience in long-term care settings. Strong communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work under pressure are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted valid Nurse Practitioner license from the Board of Nursing/PA License from the Medical Board.
• DEA certificate current or the ability to obtain.
• Clinical background in adult, family or geriatric specialties preferred.
• Past experience working in long-term care or nursing homes preferred.
• Dependable, flexible, and able to cooperate well with all nursing personnel.

Responsibilities

• Provides client services to local Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation facilities.
• Conducts physicals and annual assessments for assigned patients.
• Completes acute visits to assess and diagnose patient conditions.
• Assures quality nursing care by directing and coordinating nursing care.
• Documents patient assessment and plan of care in the electronic medical record.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Relationship building skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work under pressure

Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook

Education

Current Nurse Practitioner license

DEA certificate

Job description

A healthcare provider in Asheville is looking for a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide essential patient services in Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation facilities. The role involves conducting physicals, making acute visits, and ensuring quality nursing care. The ideal candidate must have a valid Nurse Practitioner license, a DEA certificate, and experience in long-term care settings. Strong communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work under pressure are essential for this position.