Nurse Practitioner - NP

About the Role

This Nurse Practitioner position provides direct and indirect patient care in an outpatient clinic setting serving the geriatric population. Working under the direct supervision of a Medical Director/PCP, you will manage complex clinical situations, perform comprehensive health assessments, and coordinate patient care across multiple settings including homes, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and hospitals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health histories, physical examinations, and patient teaching
• Order, interpret, and follow up on laboratory tests and results
• Perform selected procedures and document care in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Initiate emergency measures as needed
• Manage medication orders and diagnostic studies/treatments within attending physician-approved protocols
• Assess, initiate, and coordinate patient care daily under physician supervision
• Refer patients to other physicians and specialists with staff PCP approval
• Act as a liaison with healthcare professionals, providing education, communication, and support for staff, patients, and families
• Document patient changes in the medical record and communicate these changes to team members
• Precept medical students and residents during clinic rotations
• Encourage patients to have Advanced Directives and provide education on Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) options; complete necessary documentation in collaboration with a physician
• Participate in the provider call schedule and attend staff meetings

Requirements

• Master's degree in clinical nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• 3-5 years of nursing experience
• Ability to practice within the scope of authority and meet standardized competencies as established by the state and approved by CMS
• Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and state-required liability auto insurance
• Medically cleared for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before engaging in direct patient contact
• Pass a comprehensive criminal background check, including federal and state Medicare/Medicaid exclusion lists, criminal history, education verification, license verification, reference check, and drug screen

Preferred Qualifications

• Nurse Practitioner experience
• Experience working with a frail or elderly population (training provided if necessary)

Skills

• Proficient in EMR systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong computer literacy and ability to correspond effectively in writing

Schedule

Monday through Friday with on-call responsibilities

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program