Geriatrics Nurse Practitioner
ProTouch Staffing
Catskill, NY, 12414, USA
Catskill, NY, 12414, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- geriatrics
- nurse practitioner
- assisted living
A Geriatrics Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive healthcare services to elderly patients in assisted living and long-term care settings. Responsibilities include conducting health assessments, managing chronic and acute conditions, prescribing medications, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans. The role also involves patient and family education, diagnostic test interpretation, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives.
Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
Shifts: Days (No nights or weekends)
Healthcare Setting: Assisted Living / Long-Term Care
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive health assessments, including physical exams and medication reviews
- Develop and manage individualized care plans in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team
- Manage chronic and acute conditions, providing appropriate care and referrals
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests (labs, imaging, etc.)
- Prescribe medications within scope and regulatory guidelines
- Participate in chronic care management service planning
- Educate residents and families on health maintenance and prevention
- Attend interdisciplinary meetings and contribute to quality improvement
- Maintain accurate EMR documentation
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Nursing and completion of an accredited NP program
- Unrestricted New York Nurse Practitioner license
- DEA license to prescribe medications
- Eligible for Medicare and Medicaid provider status
- Minimum 3 years of clinical experience (preferably in geriatrics or long-term care)
- Experience with eClinicalWorks (eCW) preferred
Benefits & Perks:
- Flexible full-time or part-time schedule
- No nights or weekends
- Beautiful work environment
- Opportunity for career development




