Nurse Practitioner
Core
Providing direct patient care, assessments, and management plans for seniors in medical centers, nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, and home settings.
Role type
Independent Nurse Practitioner (Geriatrics/Family Medicine)
Builds
Patient care plans, treatment orders, and discharge transitions for senior populations
Domain
Healthcare / Geriatrics
Required skills
Geriatric assessment, physical exams, diagnosis and treatment, medication prescribing, invasive procedures, care plan development, patient advocacy, multidisciplinary collaboration, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
Board certification (AANP/ANCC), local travel adaptability
Technologies
Electronic health records, Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
Independently assess acute and non-acute clinical problems; order and interpret lab/diagnostic studies; prescribe medications and treatments; facilitate patient/family conferences for care goals; coordinate transitions to lower levels of care; document progress notes and summaries; participate in clinical rounds and quality management programs
Seniority
Mid-level, independent practitioner