Nurse Practitioner
Core
Providing direct patient care, assessments, and treatment plans for seniors in medical centers, nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, and home settings.
Role type
Nurse Practitioner (Geriatric/Family/Internal Medicine)
Builds
Patient care plans, medication regimens, and discharge strategies for senior populations.
Domain
Healthcare / Geriatrics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Geriatric assessment, physical exams, diagnosis and treatment, medication management, care plan development, patient advocacy, invasive procedures (competency-based), interdisciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
Board certification (AANP/ANCC), local travel (50-75%)
Technologies
Electronic health records, Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
Independently assess acute and non-acute clinical problems; order and interpret lab/diagnostic studies; prescribe medications; facilitate patient/family conferences for care goals and discharge planning; participate in clinical rounds and quality management programs.
Seniority
Mid-level, independent practice