Geriatrics Nurse Practitioner

• Provide primary medical coverage in collaboration with PO physicians as needed. Performs initial, semi-annual and annual assessments, performs additional assessments of participants as needed and implements appropriate plans of care to PO participants.


• Participates in discharge planning for acute and long-term placement.


• Evaluate and treat participants during acute illness. Prudently prescribes medications, therapies and other treatments for participants. Following consultation with the Primary Care Physician refers participants to a medical specialist as indicated.


• Make nursing home/or home visits when needed.


• Work with the Medical Director and Clinic Supervisor to formulate clinical policies, procedures and standards of care. Assists with the development of standards of care; performs on-going monitoring and evaluation of patient care practice and service delivery; provides guidance and training to staff regarding medical and quality assurance issues.


• Advise the Medical Director and/or Primary Care Provider in ways and means to establish better accountability of the PO services to participants and referral sources. Acts as a resource during intake of new participants and in the day-to-day operation of the center programs.

• Five (5) years of experience required preferably in long-term care.


• Active PA License


• Board Certified by ANCC or AANP