Geriatric Medicine Nurse Practitioner - Locum PA
Plano, Texas, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Nurse Practitioner
Specialty Geriatrics
Degree Required MSN/MSRN
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital
Location Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 11/27/24

Our client in Chester County, PA is in need of a Geriatric Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a Locum assignment!

Job details:

  • Start - 7/1/2024
  • Mon - Friday. 20 hours per week. Part time hours, OT is not approved.
  • Provide primary medical coverage in collaboration with PO physicians as needed. Performs initial, semi-annual and annual assessments, performs additional assessments of participants as needed and implements appropriate plans of care to PO participants.
  • Participates in discharge planning for acute and long-term placement.
  • Evaluate and treat participants during acute illness. Prudently prescribes medications, therapies and other treatments for participants. Following consultation with the Primary Care Physician refers participants to medical specialist as indicated.
  • Make nursing home/or home visits when needed.
  • Work with Medical Director and Clinic Supervisor to formulate clinical policies, procedures and standards of care. Assists with the development of standards of care; performs on-going monitoring and evaluation of patient care practice and service delivery; provides guidance and training to staff regarding medical and quality assurance issues.
  • Advise the Medical Director and/or Primary Care Provider in ways and means to establish better accountability of the PO services to participants and referral sources. Acts as resource during intake of new participants and in the day-to-day operation of the center programs.

Job Requirements:

  • Master's degree in Nursing - REQUIRED
  • Minimum Five (5) years of experience required preferably in long-term care.
  • Active PA License - REQUIRED.
  • BLS, CDS, DEA - REQUIRED
  • Board Certified by ANCC or AANP.- REQUIRED
  • Certification as a Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive authority required.
  • A minimum of one (1) year working with the frail or elderly population strongly preferred
  • Must have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and have means of transportation

What Greenstaff Medical has to offer:

  • Internal travel team can assist with arrangements.
  • Licensure reimbursement
  • Certification reimbursement
  • Full benefits – Health, Dental, Vision and 401K for W2 Employees
  • Referral bonuses of $2,000

Please reach out to Courtney Jackson, Physician and Provider Recruitment Consultant via call [Register to View] or email at [Register to View] for any questions/referrals.