Active Nurse Practitioner license in the state of practice
Experience in geriatric care or similar healthcare settings
Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
Proficient in e-prescribing and pharmacy protocols
Excellent communication skills for patient and physician interactions
Basic life support (BLS) certification preferred
Responsibilities
Collaborate with primary physicians to deliver on-site medical care
Manage chronic and acute health conditions through diagnostics and treatment
Respond to emergencies and provide first aid as needed
Plan for residents' care transitions between different levels of service
Work with the Director of Resident Care on health-related issues
Perform necessary medical procedures and treatments
Communicate lab results and follow-up care to residents and physicians
Benefits
Full-time schedule with no holiday shifts
Occasional Saturday shifts only
Opportunity to work in a collaborative healthcare environment
Engagement in community health initiatives
Participation in quality assurance and infection control committees
Full Job Description
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
This is a Full-time position; 5 days a week with an occasional Saturday, 4-hour shift. No holidays!
Responsibilities:
Working with Kendal~Crosslands Communities primary physicians within a Collaborative Practice Agreement to provide medical on-site care and services for residents in our community.
Identifying and managing chronic and acute health conditions by requesting laboratory and/or x-ray studies, initiating treatment and/or managing medication regimens with appropriate follow-up.
Responding to emergencies and administering first aid to residents by evaluating injuries and arranging further treatment if necessary.
Participating in planning for residents' needs as they transition through levels of care.
Collaborating with Director of Resident Care on any present or anticipated problems.
Performing medical procedures as necessary.
Adhering to Pharmacy protocols and procedures including e-prescribing.
Administering treatments, injections and medications to residents as prescribed/necessary.
Communicating lab and test results to residents and physicians.
Managing INR Lab results and follow up as necessary.
Providing wellness screenings.
Initiating requests for consultations or referrals.
Participating in Community Quality Assurance, Pharmacy and Infection Control Committees as requested by Director.
Arranging and establishing orders for transfer to the Health Center or hospital and assisting with discharges from hospital back to Independent Living and or to Skilled Nursing.
