Nurse Practitioner
Core
Provides direct patient care, assessments, diagnosis, and treatment in medical centers, nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, and home settings for a senior patient population.
Role type
Senior IC Nurse Practitioner (Geriatrics/Primary Care)
Builds
Patient care plans, treatment protocols, and care transitions across multiple care settings.
Domain
Healthcare / Geriatrics / Primary Care
Required skills
Geriatric assessment, physical exams, diagnosis and treatment, medication management, care plan development, patient advocacy, invasive procedures, clinical documentation, multidisciplinary collaboration, critical thinking, problem-solving
Preferred skills
Board certification (AANP/ANCC), DEA number, BLS certification, experience in Family Medicine/Internal Medicine/Geriatrics
Technologies
Electronic health records, Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
Independently assess acute and non-acute clinical problems; order and interpret lab/diagnostic studies; prescribe medications; manage patient admissions, transfers, and discharges; facilitate patient/family conferences; collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams; perform life-saving procedures when necessary.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC