Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Requirements

• ARNP or similar advanced degree in Nursing required
• Current Nurse Practitioner Certification in the State of practice required
• Current DEA number from the DEA for schedule II-V controlled substances may be required based on State of practice
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AMA) or American Red Cross required w/in first 90 days of employment

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care in ChenMed/Jencare medical centers, nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities (SNF) and home settings
• Conducts geriatric assessments, medical history, physical exams, diagnosis and treatment
• Develops the nursing plan of care, health education, physician referrals, case management referrals, follow-up and clear documentation
• Participates in clinical rounds and conferences plus in-depth documentation through written progress notes and summaries
• Consults with the manager, physician, and medical director to ensure compliance with guidelines
• Recognizes situations which require the immediate attention of a physician, and initiates life-saving procedures when necessary
• Collaborates with members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that patient management strategies are successful in meeting patient care needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Board certification by AANP or ANCC is preferred but may be required for certain States
• A minimum of 1 year of clinical experience preferred, but willing to consider strong new graduates