Per Diem Geriatric NP: Primary Care in SNFs

CareMed; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recertification Reimbursement

Malpractice insurance

Bonus Pay

Job summary

CareMed Health Solutions is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide medical services to residents in long-term care facilities in Kentucky. The role focuses on primary and preventive care, acute condition management, advanced care planning, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

Applicants should hold an unrestricted KY NP license, board certification, DEA licensure, and experience in geriatric or adult care within LTC settings. EMR proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted NP license in Kentucky.
• Board Certification.
• DEA licensure.
• Clinical background in adult, family or geriatric specialties.
• Experience working in a 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary and preventative care for long term care patients residing in skilled nursing facilities.
• Manage Residents with acute change in condition.
• Advanced care planning and chronic care management.
• Prescribe appropriate medications, including controlled substances in accordance with KY Law.
• Order, review and/or follow-up with treatments and diagnostic testing.
• Communicate with the nursing home staff on a regular and as needed to discuss changes in condition.
• Collaborate with primary care physician.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

KY License

DEA Licensure

Geriatric Care

EMR Proficient

Education

Board Certification

Nurse Practitioner Certificate (Geriatrics)

Tools

EMR System

Job description

CareMed Health Solutions is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide medical services to residents in long-term care facilities in Kentucky. The role focuses on primary and preventive care, acute condition management, advanced care planning, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

Applicants should hold an unrestricted KY NP license, board certification, DEA licensure, and experience in geriatric or adult care within LTC settings. EMR proficiency is required.