Geriatric Nurse Practitioner - Locum Tenens Coverage

Role And Responsibilities The Geriatric Nurse Practitioner provides primary care services in a clinic setting, managing chronic conditions such as dementia, arthritis, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Responsibilities include conducting physical exams, cognitive screenings, overseeing medication management, and coordinating patient transitions between care settings. Qualifications And Skills Must have board certification and prescriptive authority. The role requires managing a patient load of approximately 10 patients per day, with support from MAs and RNs. Strong clinical assessment, medication management, and care coordination skills are essential. Key Duties Deliver comprehensive geriatric care during day shifts, ensuring quality treatment, safe medication prescribing, and effective care coordination. No call coverage is needed. The position supports the delivery of structured, patient-centered care for the elderly population.