Nurse Practitioner

About the role

TruHealth is seeking an advanced practice provider, either a nurse practitioner (NP) or physician assistant (PA) with experience in primary care or internal medicine, preferably with a geriatrics focus. This position gives you the opportunity to improve outcomes for long-term care residents by collaborating with a team of providers and case managers.

Responsibilities

• Assessing patients’ medical and mental health needs and providing a plan of care that proactively manages their conditions and addresses barriers to care
• Ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal agencies related to clinical services you provide
• Prescribing medications and ordering lab work, diagnostic procedures and consultations
• Monitoring patients’ compliance and response to their treatment and modifying those plans
• Working with RN case managers as part of an integrated care team

Requirements

• FNP, AGNP, AHACNP or PA license required
• Degree from an accredited APRN or PA program
• 3 years’ experience in clinical nursing or rehab in geriatric populations
• Electronic Health Records experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications, including Word, Outlook and Excel

Qualifications

Preferred experience includes primary care in geriatric medicine and long-term care. A master's degree or higher is required, along with an APRN Advanced Practice RN license.

Supervisory Responsibilities

May be required to provide training and advice to facility staff.