Geriatric Nurse Practitioner

Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Part Time on Weekends Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, where your expertise will make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive primary and specialized care tailored to the unique needs of seniors, promoting health, independence, and quality of life. Your proactive approach and clinical skills will support our mission to deliver exceptional geriatric care in diverse settings, including outpatient clinics, assisted living facilities, and post-acute care environments. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to lead patient assessments, develop personalized treatment plans, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal health outcomes for our senior population.

Duties

• Conduct thorough physical examinations and comprehensive patient assessments focused on geriatric health concerns.
• Manage chronic conditions common among older adults such as hypertension, diabetes, dementia, and arthritis through evidence-based interventions.
• Educate patients and families on health coaching topics like nutrition, fall prevention, medication adherence, and discharge planning.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations while maintaining meticulous medical records and documentation standards.

Experience

• Valid Nurse Practitioner license with certification in geriatrics or family practice preferred.
• Proven clinical experience working with seniors in settings such as nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or home care environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in acute care scenarios including ICU or Level I trauma center experience; familiarity with emergency medicine protocols highly valued.
• Hands-on experience with medical procedures such as phlebotomy, venipuncture, sterile processing techniques, spinal taps, and airway management.
• Strong background in managing complex cases involving chronic disease management, acute pain management, dialysis procedures, and occupational health considerations.
• Proficiency in EMR/EHR systems like Cerner or Athenahealth; experience with CPT coding for billing purposes is advantageous.
• Knowledge of infectious disease protocols including infection control practices; experience with hospital medicine or surgical units is a plus.
• Skills in utilizing telehealth platforms to deliver remote patient assessments and follow-up care effectively.
• Familiarity with nursing home operations, assisted living regulations (NCQA standards), and post-acute care processes enhances your ability to deliver seamless senior-focused services. Embark on a rewarding career where your dedication transforms senior healthcare! We seek passionate professionals eager to apply their clinical expertise across diverse geriatric specialties while advancing their skills in a supportive environment committed to excellence in patient-centered care.

Pay: $72,320.45 - $87,095.60 per year

Work Location: In person