Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Overview

• Provide primary and preventative care for patients in skilled nursing facilities.
• Manage residents experiencing acute changes in condition and chronic care needs.
• Prescribe medications, including controlled substances, in compliance with state regulations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Utilize electronic medical records (EMR) for documentation and care coordination.
• Engage in advanced care planning and chronic condition management.
• Communicate with nursing home staff to address patient care plans and updates.
• Order and review diagnostic tests and treatments as required.
• Support patients with advanced illnesses and multiple chronic conditions.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Provide comprehensive primary care services to long-term care residents.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions effectively.
• Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams for patient care coordination.
• Conduct advanced care planning and manage chronic conditions.
• Utilize EMR systems for accurate documentation and communication.
• Engage with nursing staff to update care plans and address patient needs.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests to inform treatment decisions.
• Provide patient-centered care to improve health outcomes and quality of life.

Job Requirements

• Master of Science in Nursing with a current, unrestricted NP license.
• Board certification and DEA licensure are mandatory.
• Experience in adult, family, or geriatric specialties preferred.
• Proficiency in managing patients with advanced illnesses and chronic conditions.
• Familiarity with EMR systems for effective documentation.
• Ability to work collaboratively within interdisciplinary care teams.
• Experience in long-term care settings is highly desirable.
• Psychiatric experience is a plus but not mandatory.
• Strong communication skills to interact with patients and healthcare staff.