Geriatric Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

COMMUNITY HEALTH:

Community Health is a primary care network that provides nationally-recognized programs, a focus on wellness, dental, behavioral health and pediatric specialties, walk-in Express Care, a culture of community and quality health care that almost everyone, insured or uninsured, has come to depend on. As an equal opportunity employer, we offer a team-oriented, collaborative work environment for close to 400 employees at eight different locations in Rutland and southern Addison counties.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides health care to the geriatric population in a specialized program and performs selective medical services within the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) setting through a collaborative agreement with a supervising MD/DO. Responsibilities include conducting annual wellness visits, along with other routine and specialized assessments, to ensure comprehensive care for older adults.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Obtains complete medical history and physical examination on patients.

• Reviews medical records.

• Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

• Establishes presumptive diagnosis.

• Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.

• Develops a therapeutic plan for patient.

• Sutures wounds.

• Prepares written prescription orders for drugs and controlled substances.

• Instructs patients and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.

• Provides recommendations regarding health and illness prevention.

• Recommend community resource to meet patient/family needs.

• Performs independent evaluations and treatment procedures in emergency situations.

• Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.

Maintains patient confidentiality

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• 3-5 years Primary Care Practice Experience or geriatric setting preferred
• Graduate of an accredited Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program.
• Licensed for Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Vermont.
• Strong inpatient skill set.
• Quality-focused team player.
• Excellent organizational, time management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to providing exceptional patient care.

BENEFITS:

Community Health seeks to offer our Providers a very robust benefits package:

• Market leading compensation – commensurate with experience.
• Generous bonus opportunity.
• Up to $10,000 in relocation expenses.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan – 403(b) with employer match.
• Paid malpractice insurance.
• Generous leave time: up to 4 weeks plus holidays.
• Work-life balance with 4-day work weeks.
• On-Call 3 weeks per year on average.
• CME leave (1 week/year) and CME allowance ($6,000/year)
• Opportunities to apply for school loan repayment, up to $20,000 a year.