Geriatric Medicine Nurse Practitioner

Our client in Chester county, PA is in need of a Geriatric Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a Locum assignment!

Job details:

• Start - ASAP
• Mon - Friday. 20 hours per week
• 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 medical specialist as indicated.
• Make nursing home/or home visits when needed.
• Work with 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 resource during intake of new participants and in the day-to-day operation of the center programs.

Job Requirements:

• Master's degree in Nursing - REQUIRED
• Minimum Five (5) years of experience required preferably in long-term care.
• Active PA License - REQUIRED.
• BLS, CDS, DEA - REQUIRED
• Board Certified by ANCC or AANP.- REQUIRED
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive authority required.
• A minimum of one (1) year working with the frail or elderly population strongly preferred
• Must have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and have means of transportation

What Greenstaff Medical has to offer:

• Internal travel team can assist with arrangements.
• Licensure reimbursement
• Certification reimbursement
• Full benefits – Health, Dental, Vision and 401K for W2 Employees
• Referral bonuses of $2,000

Please reach out to Courtney Jackson, Physician and Provider Recruitment Consultant via call [Register to View] or email at [Register to View] for any questions/referrals.