Part Time Primary Nurse Practitioner

About the Role

We are seeking Nurse Practitioners to provide medical services to patients living in long-term care facilities. You will be part of an interdisciplinary care team delivering primary and preventative care to the elderly population, working closely with facility staff to ensure the best possible care.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary and preventative care for long-term care patients residing in skilled nursing facilities.
• Manage residents with acute changes in condition.
• Conduct advanced care planning and chronic care management.
• Prescribe appropriate medications, including controlled substances in accordance with Ohio law.
• Order, review, and follow up on treatments and diagnostic testing.
• Communicate regularly with nursing home staff regarding changes in condition and care plans.
• Collaborate with primary care physicians.

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Ohio.
• Board Certification.
• DEA licensure.
• Clinical background in adult, family, or geriatric specialties.
• Experience working in a long-term care setting.
• Ability to work with an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
• Ability to manage patients with advanced illness and multiple chronic conditions.
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary care team to coordinate patient care.

Benefits

• Recertification Reimbursement
• Continuing Education Credits
• Malpractice Insurance