Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Job at a glance
Job description
Job at a glance
Job description
Nurse Practitioner – Long-Term Care | Pennsylvania
We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join a facility-based medical team providing comprehensive primary and preventive care to patients residing in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of the elderly population while working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary care team.
Responsibilities
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Provide primary and preventive care to long-term care residents
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Manage residents with acute changes in condition
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Perform advanced care planning and chronic care management
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Prescribe medications, including controlled substances, in accordance with PA law
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Order, review, and follow up on diagnostic testing and treatments
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Communicate regularly with nursing facility staff regarding patient condition and care plans
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Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams
Schedule
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Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM EST
Qualifications
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Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in Pennsylvania
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Board Certified NP
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Active DEA license
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Background in adult, family, or geriatric medicine
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Experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing setting preferred
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Proficiency with EMR systems
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Strong clinical judgment managing complex, chronic conditions
Benefits
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Continuing education credits
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Recertification reimbursement
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Malpractice insurance
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Health, dental, and vision insurance
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Paid time off