Geriatric Nurse Practitioner

This position serves adult patients with acute and chronic medical issues.

Description of Required Duties and Tasks:

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Assesses, plans and provides a comprehensive plan of care that proactively manages healthcare issues and addresses barriers along the care continuum for patients in the nursing home setting.
• Provides medical care within the scope of the practitioner’s training and consults with supervising physician when necessary and appropriate.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies related to clinical services provided by mid-level providers.
• Assess and determines appropriate medical and psychological intervention. Prescribes medications and services as indicated. Orders appropriate laboratory studies, diagnostic procedures, and consultations.
• Monitors compliance with medications and evaluates patient response to plan of treatment. Modifies plan of treatment when necessary.
• Works with RN Case Managers as part of an integrated care team.
• Communicates effectively and interacts constructively with a diverse group of patients.
• Maintains thorough and timely documentation of services rendered in the patient’s chart.
• Documents and provides to office staff complete and correct billing information on all patient visits, consultations and procedures.
• Assist with on-call service with physician staff to provide 24/7 access to care for patients.
• Practices in a cost---effective manner.
• Participates in the development of policies and procedures relating to the provision of clinical and related services.
• Participates in the review of quality related data that is related to clinical practice and outcomes.
• Conduct informal facility staff education and teaching to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of care delivery.
• Performs administrative and other duties as required.