What are the responsibilities and job description for the Post-Acute, LTC Part Time Nurse Practitioner position at Five Star Physician Services?
Five Star is looking for an experienced Post Acute / Long Term Care Nurse Practitioner to diagnose and treat health conditions, as well as promote good health practices in a Post-acute, Long-term care setting. As an advanced practice registered nurse, you’ll be our go-to person for ensuring the best patient care possible. The job description of a nurse practitioner includes conducting physical examinations, interpreting lab tests and overseeing patients’ health. You’ll be both a health practitioner and an educator, supporting disease prevention practices and helping people lead healthy lives. Extensive clinical experience on primary care is vital. As a Nurse Practitioner, you’ll have to work closely with other healthcare professionals, so you should have a team spirit and a positive attitude. Patience, problem-solving skills and communication ability are important. If you’re dedicated to advancing your knowledge and clinical expertise through research and professional discourse, we’d like to meet you.
Responsibilities
- Examine patients and their medical records
- 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
- Promote good health practices
- Advance professional knowledge and conduct research
Skills
- Proven experience as Nurse Practitioner in a skilled nursing environment
- Expertise in primary care, acute care and chronic care practices
- Knowledge of health and patient care regulations
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong ethics
- Team spirit with a positive attitude
- Patience and cool-headedness
- Willingness to continue gaining knowledge and clinical experience
- Valid nurse practitioner license
- Master’s degree
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: Compensation is based on productivity performance and is paid as a 60% percentage of collections.
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Malpractice insurance
Medical specialties:
- Geriatrics
- Internal Medicine
- Primary Care
Standard shift:
- Day shift
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- In-person
- Skilled nursing facility
- Sub-acute care
License/Certification:
- Certified Nurse Practitioner license (Required)
Work Location: In person