The Advanced Practice Provider (APP)which may include a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)provides highquality evidencebased care to residents in a nursing home or longterm care setting. The APP works collaboratively with physicians nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams to manage acute and chronic conditions support preventive care and ensure the overall wellbeing of geriatric patients in compliance with facility protocols and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilites:
Provide oncall support as scheduled or required.
Ensure regulatory compliance with CMS state health departments and infection control practices.
Maintain accurate timely documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) in compliance with Medicare/Medicaid and facility standards.
Facilitate and participate in care conferences advanced care planning and endoflife discussions.
Collaborate with physicians nursing staff therapists social workers and families to coordinate resident care plans.
Perform routine rounding and urgent visits including posthospitalization followups.
Monitor the effectiveness of treatment plans and make necessary adjustments.
Prescribe medications and order diagnostic tests therapies and durable medical equipment as appropriate.
Diagnose and manage acute and chronic illnesses commonly seen in geriatric populations (e.g. diabetes heart failure dementia infections).
Conduct comprehensive assessments including history and physical examinations for new and existing residents.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Licenses and Certifications Required
Current ND Board NP/PA license required.
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training with certification every two (2) years preferred.
ACLS certification with certification every two (2) years preferred.
Educational Requirements
Education as required to obtain and keep current ND NP/PA license.
Experience Requirements
Extensive knowledge of established professional nursing concepts principles and practices required.
Experience in specialized nursing areas preferred.
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