What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner (NP) position at CareMed Colorado?
Sign on bonus is available
Company Description
CareMed Health Solutions is a facility-based team of medical providers who provide medical services to patients living in long term care facilities. We strive to give quality care to residents while working together with the facility to carry out the best care possible. While an interdisciplinary care team to provide medical care to patients in long term care facilities, you will have the opportunity to impact in a positive way the life and wellbeing of the elderly population.
We are currently seeking Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants provide medical services to patients living in long term care facilities.
NP and PA ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide primary and preventative care for long term care patients residing in skilled nursing facilities.
- Manage Residents with acute change in condition.
- Advanced care planning and chronic care management.
- Prescribe appropriate medications, including controlled substances in accordance with CO Law.
- Order, review and/or follow-up with treatments and diagnostic testing.
- Communicate with the nursing home staff on a regular and as needed to discuss changes in condition.
- and/or the care plan.
- Collaborate with primary care physician.
NP AND PA QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Current, unrestricted NP or PA license in the state of Colorado.
- Board Certification.
- DEA licensure.
- Clinical background in adult, family or geriatric specialties.
- Experience working in a long-term care setting.
- Ability to work with an EMR.
- Ability to manage patients with advanced illness and multiple chronic conditions.
- Ability to work within an interdisciplinary care team to coordinate patient care.
NP AND PA BENEFITS
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Recertification Reimbursement
- Malpractice insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Bonus Pay