Geriatrics Nurse Practitioner

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Job description

Overview:
The PCP Nurse Practitioner will provide direct and indirect care to patients. Working under the direct supervision of the Medical Director/PCP, this role involves managing complex clinical situations, performing health assessments, and coordinating patient care.

Other Information:

• Setting: Out Patient Clinic

• Population: Geriatric population

What you will be doing:

• Conduct health histories, physical exams, and patient teaching; order, interpret, and follow up on lab tests and results.

• Perform selected procedures and document care in the electronic medical record (EMR); initiate emergency measures as needed.

• Manage medication orders and diagnostic studies/treatments within attending physician-approved protocols.

• Assess, initiate, and coordinate patient care daily under the supervision of the attending physician.

• Refer patients to other physicians and specialists with staff PCP approval.

• Act as a liaison with healthcare professionals, providing education, communication, and support for staff, patients, and families.

• Participate in the provider call schedule and attend staff meetings.

• Assist the interdisciplinary team (IDT) in formulating a plan for the coordination of 24-hour care.

• Document patient changes in the medical record and communicate these changes to team members.

• Evaluate and treat patients in various settings, including homes, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and hospitals.

• Precept medical students and residents during their clinic rotation.

• Encourage patients to have Advanced Directives and provide education as needed; discuss Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) options and complete necessary documentation in collaboration with a physician.

• Other duties as assigned

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