The Nurse Practitioner will provide primary, post-acute, and preventative care for residents in both the sub-acute rehab and long-term care units. Provide primary and preventative care for residents in an assigned facility. Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays etc.)Diagnose health conditions and illnesses. Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases. Prescribe medications. Maintain accurate records and schedules. Inform patients about their health conditions and presc... more details
Nurse Practitioner
Job LocationsUS-CT-Stratford
Posted Date16 hours ago(6/26/2024 4:05 PM)
ID
2024-13786
# of Openings
1
Category
Primary Care
Overview
HealthDrive is looking for a Nurse Practitioner to manage the medical needs of skilled nursing residents in both the sub-acute rehab and long-term care units. The Nurse Practitioner will diagnose and treat health conditions, promote good health practices, and work collaboratively as a member of the medical staff. The APRN will also establish and build strong working relationships with administrators and staff throughout their designated building and will act as the primary point of contact for emergencies and routine medical visits. The Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for conducting physical examinations, interpreting lab tests, and overseeing patient health. You will be both a health practitioner and an educator, supporting disease prevention practices and counseling patients/family members on treatment options.
HealthDrive provides our APRN’s with the training and tools to do more of what you love – working independently to see patients and treating complex medical conditions. Our comprehensive 3-week paid training program combines classroom learning and fieldwork, with a mentor APRN, to fully prepare you for success!
Robust, free CEU platform - accredited by the ANCC
Cell Phone Reimbursement
Clinical Mentorship & Training Program
**Some benefits are only available for full-time work, please inquire with your recruiter**
HealthDrive delivers on-site primary/post-acute care, behavioral health, dentistry, optometry, podiatry, and audiology services to residents in long-term care, skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. Each specialty offered by HealthDrive is one that directly impacts the quality of daily life for the deserving residents we serve. HealthDrive connects patients in need of vital healthcare to practitioners committed to dignity and excellence.
Responsibilities
The Nurse Practitioner will provide primary, post-acute, and preventative care for residents in both the sub-acute rehab and long-term care units.
Provide primary and preventative care for residents in an assigned facility
Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays etc.)
Diagnose health conditions and illnesses
Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases
Prescribe medications
Maintain accurate records and schedules
Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications
Educate patients and their family members on diseases, epidemics, and prevention
Oversee patients’ overall health
On-call requirement only 2 times per month 6pm-8am
Skills
Experience in one of these Nurse Practitioner specialties: gerontology, acute care, cardiology, internal medicine, or endocrinology.
Effective communication skills with the geriatric or Medicare population
Nursing experience in ICU/ER/SNF a plus
Qualifications
Master’s Degree from an accredited college/university
State professional Nurse Practitioner license
Board Certification Required
DEA/Controlled Substance License
Valid driver’s license
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with on-site staff.
Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to use email, the internet, and to learn other healthcare related software.
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