Geriatric NP/PA Locums in Pennsylvania
Job Summary
Occupation
Nurse Practitioner
Specialty
Geriatrics
Degree Required
DNP
MSN/MSRN
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Long-Term Care/Facility
Location
Coatesville, Pennsylvania, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
12/04/24
- Location: Coatesville, PA
- Dates: ASAP start, 6 month contract, options to extend contract
- Schedule: Mon-Fri, 20hrs a week
- Call: None
- Day to Day:
- Performs initial, semi-annual and annual assessments, performs additional assessments of participants as needed and implements appropriate plans of care.
- 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.
- Requirements: PA license, DEA, CSR, BLS, Board Certified by ANCC or AANP
- Experience: 5 years overall, 1 year working with elderly population is preferred
Job Responsibilities
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.
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