Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Primary Care ALF

Eventus WholeHealth; Columbus (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is looking for a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to deliver primary care in an assisted living facility in North Carolina. The successful candidate will work with other healthcare professionals to manage patient care effectively, conduct assessments, and develop care plans. Applicants should hold a Master's degree and have relevant certification and experience in primary care.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of Kentucky.
• Experience in primary care, preferably in an assisted living or long-term care setting.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments of patients' health status.
• Develop and implement care plans based on patients' needs and goals.
• Prescribe medications and treatments as appropriate.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Provide patient education and counseling on health promotion and disease prevention.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Education

Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies

Certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Job description

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Primary Care

Job Summary

The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Primary Care ALF will provide primary care services to patients in an assisted living facility. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the facility's medical director and other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality care to patients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments of patients' health status
• Develop and implement care plans based on patients' needs and goals
• Prescribe medications and treatments as appropriate
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests
• Provide patient education and counseling on health promotion and disease prevention
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of Kentucky
• Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Experience in primary care, preferably in an assisted living or long-term care setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills