What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Skilled Nursing Facilty Per Diem position at Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services?
Responsibilities
The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant position is a part-time per diem role in a skilled nursing facility in Dallas, PA. The advanced practitioner will provide direct patient care, assess patients, develop treatment plans, and communicate effectively with healthcare teams. Responsibilities include:
The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant position is a part-time per diem role in a skilled nursing facility in Dallas, PA. The advanced practitioner will provide direct patient care, assess patients, develop treatment plans, and communicate effectively with healthcare teams. Responsibilities include:
- Assessing and diagnosing patients, implementing treatment plans.
- Documenting in electronic medical records and ordering diagnostic tests.
- Prescribing and adjusting medications as needed.
- Collaborating with physicians and providing patient education.
- Performing procedures within the scope of practice.