Geriatric Nurse Practitioner | Philadelphia, PA | Locums
New York, New York, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Nurse Practitioner
Specialty
Geriatrics
Degree Required
DNP
Position Type
Moonlighting
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
3/11/25
- Nurse Practitioner
- Duration of assignment: Three (3) months to start
- Geriatric experience
- EMR system: Epic
- The primary purpose of your job position is to provide primary medical management in collaboration with the PACE Organization (PO) Physician(s).
- Performs assessments in collaboration with the physician and as needed.
- Develops and implements appropriate plans of care to PO participants.
- Evaluates participant physical complaints and provides appropriate treatment.
- Provides participants and caregiver teaching and education.
- Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
- Provides daily oversight of PACE Organizations Clinic.
- Perform rounds in the POs contracted nursing homes.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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. Able to communicate effectively with individuals and groups representing diverse perspectives.
- Comprehensive to expert proficiency with Microsoft product suite (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.); basic knowledge and experience with electronic mail and calendaring system. Knowledge of systems necessary, experience preferred. Ability to type with speed and accuracy. Ability to use other software as required to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Possesses a high degree of personal accountability, responsibility and independent decision-making abilities with the skills to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures of the organization in line with mission, vision, and philosophy of Mercy LIFE.
- Excellent organizational skills. Ability to perform multiple duties and functions related to daily operations and maintain excellent customer service skills. Ability to perform frequent detailed tasks and provide immediate service with frequent interruptions. Ability to change and be flexible with work priorities. Strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to research, analyze and assimilate information from various on-site or virtual sources based on technical and experience-based knowledge. Must exhibit critical thinking skills and possess the ability to prioritize workload.
Qualifications
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
Working Hours
On Call Requirements:
every third week (Monday – Friday 5pm to 8:30am, Saturday and Sunday all day).