Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Core
Provide on-site primary care services to residents in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities, including physical exams, diagnosis, treatment, and care plan development.
Role type
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (Long-Term Care)
Builds
Individualized care plans and treatment protocols for senior residents
Domain
Healthcare / Long-Term Care / Geriatrics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Physical exam, medical history assessment, diagnosis, treatment of chronic/acute conditions, lab result interpretation, medication prescription, care plan development, interdisciplinary collaboration, patient/family education
Preferred skills
Passion for elder care, person-centered healthcare approach
Technologies
Electronic health records (implied by computer work), Up-to-date subscription
Responsibilities
Perform physical exams and medical history assessments, Diagnose and treat chronic and acute health conditions, Order and interpret diagnostic tests and lab results, Develop and adjust individualized care plans, Prescribe medications and monitor treatment effectiveness, Collaborate with facility staff and interdisciplinary teams
Seniority
Mid-level to Senior, hands-on clinical provider