Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner - Per Diem Job Summary: Adira at Riverside, a luxury skilled nursing facility in Yonkers, New York, is seeking a Per Diem Nurse Practitioner to join our team. As a Nurse Practitioner, you will work collaboratively with our medical director and attending physicians to provide high-quality medical care to our residents. Responsibilities: Assess, diagnose, and treat residents according to your scope of practice and NYS Law Take and review patients' medical histories, conduct physical examinations, and write admission and follow-up notes in the EMR Order and interpret labs and diagnostic studies, diagnose and treat medical conditions, and make referrals when needed Prescribe medications, including controlled medications Participate in the development and implementation of individualized care plans Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care to residents Requirements: Current nursing and advanced practice license in compliance with State law Current DEA licensure Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships Experience in working with older adults with complex medical conditions Ability to assess subtle changes in health conditions of the older adult Working knowledge of State and Federal Long Term Care regulations Excellent administrative, organizational, and verbal skills Effective communication skills with the geriatric population Ability to work independently Detail oriented Dependable and reliable Proficiency in EMR systems (Sigma/MatrixCare a Plus) Preferred Qualifications: Clinical background in adult, family, or geriatric practice Past experience working in a nursing home or with older adults in other settings Experience in working in a post-acute setting Work Schedule: Every Wednesday Salary:

$50 - $80 HOURLY