Experienced Nurse Practitioner for work in Skilled Nursing Facility Middlesex County

Geriatrics - Nurse Practitioner

(Only qualified healthcare professionals accepted) Geriatrics - Hospital employed group practice is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join their team of three physicians, two nurse practitioners (third NP joining early winter), and three nurse practitioners who cover skilled nursing facilities. The nurse practitioner jointly manages patients with stable chronic illness; diagnoses and treats minor acute illnesses; consults to initiate follow-up and monitoring and appropriate referrals for medical and non-medical conditions; and performs routine physical exams through collaboration with the physician and within the confines of established protocol. The nurse practitioner participates in the development and implementation of the clinical components. Provides primary medical management of skilled nursing facility clients collaborating with physician. Conducts health assessments and evaluates patient needs at skilled nursing facilities. Participates in the development of a comprehensive plan of care for each client. Participates in activities and committees related to clinical, ethical, and quality care. The ideal candidate will have direct experience working with long-term geriatric patients in either a hospital or practice setting and work full-time. On-call consists of one to two weeknights a month and one weekend day per month, response to skilled nursing facilities required. Practice prefers experienced candidate. (Practitioner will rotate through two to three skilled nursing facilities. The skilled nursing facilities are in Lowell, MA, Billerica, MA, and Tewksbury, MA).

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