Nurse Practitioner - Geriatric Medicine Coatesville, PA -$100 an hour!
Sterling, Virginia, 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:
12/20/24
Job Details:
- 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 a medical specialist as indicated.
- Make nursing home/or home visits when needed.
- Work with the 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 a resource during intake of new participants and in the day-to-day operation of the center programs.
- Five (5) years of experience required preferably in long-term care.
- Active PA License
- Board Certified by ANCC or AANP