What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner for Elderly Care position at beBee Careers?
Nurse Practitioners play a vital role in providing quality medical care to elderly patients in their homes or assisted living facilities. We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join our team and provide expert care to our patients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provides evidence-based medical care by planning, directing, and evaluating patient medical needs
- Examines and treats chronic and urgent episodic illnesses, minor injuries, accidents, and other injuries or illnesses
- Orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic testing as needed
Requirements:
- Active state Nurse Practitioners license
- Current Nurse Practitioner National Board Certification
- Active state DEA licensure
- Master's degree in Nursing (MSN)
- Five or more years of nursing experience; at least two years of nurse practitioner experience preferred