Nurse Practitioner - Geriatrics at Lyle Health summary:
A Nurse Practitioner specializing in geriatrics is needed for a private practice in Barnstable, MA, providing home and facility care to an average of 10-25 patients daily. The role involves delivering coordinated care services and requires proficiency in clinical assessment, diagnosis, and documentation for managing chronic conditions. Applicants with experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner or Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner are preferred, along with active Massachusetts licensure and reliable transportation for home visits.
Nurse Practitioner - Geriatrics
Barnstable, MA
Private geriatrics practice providing home and facility care across Barnstable county is adding a Nurse Practitioner to their team. NP will see 10-25 patients per day depending on locations/facilities and function autonomously. Scribe/dictation will be provided for each visit as well to assist the NP. Nurse Practitioner will be expected to provide coordinated care services between the patient, family, physicians, additional providers, and other care team members. Experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner or Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner is highly preferred, though RN experience in a similar setting will be considered.
Candidate must demonstrate proficiency in: clinical assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, documentation, and evaluation of chronic patients. Experience with dialysis patients, cardiac and diabetes education is a plus.
No weekends, and rare phone call. Applicants must have reliable transportation and be comfortable making home visits. Mileage reimbursement is offered. Active Massachusetts license required.
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Nurse Practitioner, geriatrics, patient care, chronic disease management, home visits, healthcare, clinical assessment, MA license, family nurse practitioner, adult geriatric nurse practitioner