Geriatrics Nurse Practitioner
Not Specified, PA, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Geriatrics
- Nurse Practitioner
- Primary Care
A Geriatrics Nurse Practitioner providing primary medical care to elderly patients in a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) in Pennsylvania. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing care plans, managing acute illnesses, prescribing treatments, and supporting staff in clinical standards. The role involves collaborative work with physicians and visits to nursing homes or patients' homes to ensure comprehensive elderly care.
Location: Pennsylvania Position Type: Locum Duration: Ongoing Assignment
A well-established Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is seeking a Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) to provide primary medical coverage for an ongoing assignment, with the potential to extend. This is a rewarding opportunity to work with a collaborative team delivering compassionate care to frail and elderly participants in a variety of settings.
What You ll Do:
Provide primary care in collaboration with physicians
Conduct initial, semi-annual, and annual assessments, implement care plans
Assist with discharge planning for acute and long-term placements
Evaluate and treat participants during acute illness, prescribe medications/therapies
Make nursing home or home visits as needed
Help develop clinical policies, procedures, and standards of care
Train and support staff on medical and quality assurance issues
Requirements:
Master s degree in nursing REQUIRED
Active PA License REQUIRED
BLS, CDS, DEA REQUIRED
Board Certified by ANCC or AANP REQUIRED
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