Nurse Practitioner - Geriatric Primary Care in LTC

CareMed; Plattsmouth (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 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 to residents in long-term care facilities in Nebraska.

Responsibilities include managing acute changes, planning advanced and chronic care, prescribing medications per Nebraska law, and coordinating with nursing home staff and primary care physicians to ensure continuous, quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted NP license in Nebraska.
• Board Certification.
• DEA licensure.
• Clinical background in adult, family or geriatric specialties.
• Experience in long-term care setting.
• Ability to work with an EMR.
• Ability to manage patients with advanced illness and multiple chronic conditions.
• Interdisciplinary care team coordination.
• Psych experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary and preventative care for long term care patients in skilled nursing facilities.
• Manage Residents with acute change in condition.
• Advanced care planning and chronic care management.
• Prescribe medications, including controlled substances per Nebraska law.
• Order, review and follow-up treatments and diagnostic testing.
• Communicate with nursing home staff about changes in condition.
• Collaborate with primary care physician.

Skills

EMR experience

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Geriatric care

Patient communication

Education

Nebraska NP license

Board Certification

DEA licensure

Job description

CareMed Health Solutions is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide primary and preventive care to residents in long-term care facilities in Nebraska.

Responsibilities include managing acute changes, planning advanced and chronic care, prescribing medications per Nebraska law, and coordinating with nursing home staff and primary care physicians to ensure continuous, quality patient care.