Senior Nurse Practitioner - Geriatrics & Acute Care

Altea Healthcare; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Altea Healthcare in Nashville, TN seeks an experienced Certified Nurse Practitioner to diagnose and treat health conditions in a post-acute, skilled nursing facility. You will be the go-to provider for patient care and medical guidance as part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities include examining patients, ordering tests, diagnosing conditions, prescribing medications, maintaining records, and educating patients and families on diseases and prevention while advancing clinical knowledge

Qualifications

• Valid NP license required.
• Experience in post-acute or skilled nursing settings preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients and medical records.
• Order and study diagnostic tests.
• Diagnose health conditions and illnesses.
• Prescribe medications.
• Maintain records and schedules.
• Educate patients and families on health conditions and medications.
• Oversee overall patient health and prevention.
• Promote good health practices.
• Advance professional knowledge through research.

Skills

Non-physician provider

Primary care

Acute/geriatrics

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

Nurse Practitioner license

Job description

Altea Healthcare in Nashville, TN seeks an experienced Certified Nurse Practitioner to diagnose and treat health conditions in a post-acute, skilled nursing facility. You will be the go-to provider for patient care and medical guidance as part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities include examining patients, ordering tests, diagnosing conditions, prescribing medications, maintaining records, and educating patients and families on diseases and prevention while advancing clinical knowledge