Nurse Practitioner-Waynesburg

Daylight schedule in Waynesburg, PA – no evenings, weekends, or holidays.

About the role

As a member of the clinical team, the Nurse Practitioner will bring advanced knowledge and a diverse skill-set to assess the healthcare of chronically ill geriatric members, in collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary teams. Essential to this role is the desire and ability to aid and empower members in maximizing their quality of life, ensuring they can live as independently as possible in their homes and communities.

Responsibilities

• Perform health histories and in-depth medical exams for new members to determine preliminary Plans of Care
• Initiate, evaluate, and review medical orders, identifying opportunities to improve care when possible
• Carry out various procedures and document all care and recommendations
• Order, interpret, and follow up on lab tests and results
• Request consultations from medical and non-medical in-house and external providers, including physicians, therapists, dietitians, social workers, and other specialists
• Educate staff, members, caregivers, and families on essential care functions to ensure members have maximum independence at home and in centers
• Complete ongoing assessments to determine Plan of Care changes or improvements based on member feedback and medical evaluations

Requirements

• Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner with a valid Pennsylvania nursing license
• Willingness to participate in continuing education/workshops to maintain licensure
• Minimum of one year’s experience working with an elderly community
• Strong passion to help the geriatric population

Benefits

• Monday–Friday, daylight schedule
• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits and 401k
• PTO and paid holidays off
• Paid medical malpractice and CME
• Low patient load per provider
• Collaborative relationships between disciplines