Nurse Practitioner - Primary & Geriatrics (CA)

Altea Healthcare; Susanville (CA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Altea Healthcare is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner for our California team to diagnose and treat conditions in a post-acute, skilled nursing facility. You will serve as the go-to provider for patient care and medical guidance, conducting exams, interpreting tests, and coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team.

You will educate patients and families, promote disease prevention, and contribute to ongoing professional development through research and discourse within the post-acute

Qualifications

• California NP license required.
• Experience in post-acute or skilled nursing settings preferred.
• Ability to diagnose and manage chronic and infectious diseases.
• Strong communication and patient education skills.
• Willingness to conduct disease prevention and care coordination.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients and their medical records.
• Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays etc.).
• Diagnose health conditions and illnesses.
• Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases.
• Prescribe medications.
• Maintain accurate records and schedules.
• Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications.
• Educate patients and their family members on diseases, epidemics and prevention.
• Oversee patients’ overall health.
• Promote good health practices.
• Advance professional knowledge and conduct research.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner experience

Primary care experience

Acute care/geriatrics

Team collaboration

Patient education

Job description

Altea Healthcare is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner for our California team to diagnose and treat conditions in a post-acute, skilled nursing facility. You will serve as the go-to provider for patient care and medical guidance, conducting exams, interpreting tests, and coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team.

You will educate patients and families, promote disease prevention, and contribute to ongoing professional development through research and discourse within the post-acute