Full Time Primary Care Nurse Practitioner - Pittsburgh, PA

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Long Term Care

Job Duties:

Company Description

We are currently seeking Nurse Practitioners provide medical services to patients living in long term care facilities.

NP 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 PA 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 QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Current, unrestricted NP license in the state of Pennsylvania.

  • 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 BENEFITS

  • 401(k)

  • 401(k) matching

  • Continuing education credits

  • Recertification Reimbursement

  • Malpractice insurance

  • Dental insurance

  • Health insurance

  • Paid time off

  • Vision insurance

  • Bonus Pay

  •  $5000 Sign-On Bonus

Education Requirements:

Must have a Master’s Degree
Must have a Bachelor’s Degree
Must have a High School Diploma

Skill Requirements:

Nice to have knowledge in Long Term Care

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