Part-Time Geriatric Nurse Practitioner — Long-Term Care

CareMed; Ashland (KY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education credits

Recertification reimbursement

Malpractice insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

CareMed Health Solutions seeks a part-time Nurse Practitioner to provide primary and preventive care to residents in skilled nursing facilities in Kentucky.

You will manage acute changes, engage in advanced care planning, and coordinate treatments with an interdisciplinary team, including primary care physicians. Kentucky license, board certification, and DEA are required. EMR experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted NP license in Kentucky.
• 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.
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary care team to coordinate patient care.
• Psych experience a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

KY NP license

Board certified

DEA licensure

Geriatric/Adult care

Long-term care experience

EMR proficiency

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Chronic disease management

Psych experience

Education

Nurse Practitioner (KY) license

DEA licensure

Tools

EMR

Job description

CareMed Health Solutions seeks a part-time Nurse Practitioner to provide primary and preventive care to residents in skilled nursing facilities in Kentucky.

You will manage acute changes, engage in advanced care planning, and coordinate treatments with an interdisciplinary team, including primary care physicians. Kentucky license, board certification, and DEA are required. EMR experience preferred.