Nurse Practitioner, Geriatric SNF

Company: Pro Healthcare
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

Buffalo NY

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner To treat geriatric patients to become a part of our team! Must have physical medicine, rehab or nursing home experience.
You will focus on providing high quality patient care as part of a healthcare team. Clinic hours in the morning and nursing home rounds in the afternoon.

Locations: Buffalo, NY 14201

Need Nurse Practitioners for all locations

Nurse Practitioner Responsibilities

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Provide primary and preventative care for residents in assigned facility
Verify admission orders and conduct initial assessment of resident
Conduct Physical exams, medication review, and depression screening
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Evaluate the healing process of wound care

Perform treatment on patients who need tracheotomy and colostomy
care.

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Collaborate with facility medical director, attending physicians and nursing staff to deliver the highest level of care to the patient
Communicate with and counsel family members on treatment options material changes in status
Track patient visit activity in EMR
Comply with all HIPAA/HITECH regulations and maintain security of protected health information (PHI)
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Minimum Qualifications

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Valid Nurse Practitioner license in the state of New York
DEA License
Nurse Practitioner national certification as ANP, FNP, or GNP required
A clinical background in adult, family or geriatric specialties
Past experience working in a nursing home or with seniors in other settings such as rehab facilities, or assistive living
A true team player
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Preferred Qualifications:

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Experience in gerontology, cardiology, internal medicine, or endocrinology
Excellent administrative, organizational and verbal skills
Effective communication skills with the geriatric or Medicare population
Ability to work independently
Detail oriented
Dependable and reliable
Nursing experience in ICU / ER / SNF a plus
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Perks And Benefits

Competitive compensation of $110,000 to $120,000 annually

Outstanding full loaded benefits package.

Hours Of Operation are:

This is a full time position.

Hours are:

Mondaythrough Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Please click "APPLY NOW" for consideration!

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