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
Nurse Practitioner (clinical operations)
Builds
Patient care plans, treatment orders, and discharge transitions for senior populations
Domain
Healthcare / Geriatrics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
geriatric assessment, physical exams, diagnosis and treatment, medication prescribing, invasive procedures, care coordination, documentation, critical thinking, problem-solving
Preferred skills
cultural competency, time management under pressure, advanced communication
Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
Independently assess acute and non-acute clinical problems; order and interpret lab/diagnostic studies; prescribe medications; perform invasive procedures; manage patient transitions to lower levels of care; facilitate family conferences regarding goals of care and palliative care.
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior, independent practice