Nurse Practitioner - Geriatric Medicine

Job Description

• Provide primary medical coverage in collaboration with PO physicians as needed. Performs initial, semi-annual and annual assessments, performs additional assessments of participants as needed and implements appropriate plans of care to PO participants.
• Participates in discharge planning for acute and long-term placement.
• Evaluate and treat participants during acute illness. Prudently prescribes medications, therapies and other treatments for participants. Following consultation with the Primary Care Physician refers participants to medical specialist as indicated.
• Make nursing home/or home visits when needed.
• Work with Medical Director and Clinic Supervisor to formulate clinical policies, procedures and standards of care.  Assists with the development of standards of care; performs on-going monitoring and evaluation of patient care practice and service delivery; provides guidance and training to staff regarding medical and quality assurance issues.

Submission Requirements

• Master's degree in Nursing - REQUIRED
• Minimum Five (5) years of experience required preferably in long-term care.
• Active PA License - REQUIRED.
• BLS, CDS, DEA - REQUIRED
• Board Certified by ANCC or AANP.- REQUIRED
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive authority required.
• A minimum of one (1) year working with the frail or elderly population strongly preferred

Certification Requirements

• AANP
• ANCC
• BLS
• Controlled Substance (CSR/CDS)
• DEA

State License Requirements

• Pennsylvania