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.

• Conducting physical exams
• Cognitive screenings
• Overseeing medication management
• Coordinating patient transitions between care settings

Qualifications And Skills

• Must have board certification and prescriptive authority
• 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
• Ensure quality treatment
• Safe medication prescribing
• Effective care coordination
• No call coverage is needed
• The position supports the delivery of structured, patient-centered care for the elderly population