What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner position at Curana Health?
Curana Health was created by the merger of leading senior healthcare providers Provider Health Services, Elite Patient Care, and AllyAlign Health. With a combined footprint reaching 26 states and over 1000 senior living facilities, Curana Health innovates solutions for senior care delivery with a unique focus on prevention and care coordination. To learn more, visit curanahealth.com.
We are seeking a compassionate Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant to take care of patients in a long term care facility:
General responsibilities include:
- Functions independently to complete history and physical data on patients; performs complete physical exams; interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnosis and treatment plan
- Functions independently to perform patient medication and home assessment
- Orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient needs
- Works directly with care coordinator to ensure ancillary services are in place and timely
- Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities
- Collaborates with physician in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients
- Maintains and reviews patient records, charts, and other pertinent information accurately and efficiently
- Instructs and educates patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions post discharge and for home environment
- Individual must become proficient in exercising autonomy in medical decision making and providing a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services
Licensure Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program
- DEA License
- State License
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
Physical Setting:
- Acute care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus pay
License/Certification:
- Certified Nurse Practitioner (Required)
Work Location: Multiple Locations
