Locum - Nurse Practitioner - Geriatric Medicine Philadelphia , PA
Job Summary
Occupation
Nurse Practitioner
Specialty
Geriatrics
Degree Required
DNP
MSN/MSRN
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
3/11/25
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The primary purpose of your job position is to provide primary medical management
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Performs assessments in collaboration with the physician and as needed.
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Develops and implements appropriate plans of care to PO participants.
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Evaluates participant physical complaints and provides appropriate treatment.
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Provides participants and caregiver teaching and education.
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Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
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Provides daily oversight of PACE Organizations Clinic.
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Perform rounds in the POs contracted nursing homes.
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Regularly informs the IDT of the medical condition of each participant, remaining alert to pertinent input from other team members, participant’s caregivers, as well as documenting changes in a participant’s medical record consistent with documentation policies.
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Must be action-oriented, have business acumen, manage conflict well, be customer focused, have high decision, flexibility to adapt to ongoing change and have organizational agility. Ability to work with minimal supervision and exercise independent judgment.
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Possess interpersonal skills to drive collaboration, commitment and productivity when working with cross-functional teams, customers and end users. Must be comfortable functioning in a virtual, collaborative shared leadership environment.
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Demonstrates superior written and verbal communication and presentation skills appropriate for audience comprehension. Well-developed communication skills, both written and oral, that may be used either in an on-site or virtual environment is required.
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ARE REQUIRED AT NAME CLEAR UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE.
- ANCC/AANP Board Certified - REQUIRED
- Active PA license - REQUIRED
- Can only accept NPs, will not accept PAs
- 5-7 years of NP experience required preferably in long-term care and a minimum of one (1) year working with the frail or elderly population required (no new grads) - REQUIRED
- REQUIRED
- BLS - REQUIRED
- CDS Certification - REQUIRED
- DEA Registration - REQUIRED
- Clean/Clear malpractice - HIGHLY PREFERRED
- Certification as a Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive authority - REQUIRED