Nurse Practitioner - Sub-Acute Rehab/LTC Facilities

Overview

HealthDrive is looking for a Nurse Practitioner to manage the medical needs of skilled nursing residents in both the sub-acute rehab and long-term care units. The Nurse Practitioner will diagnose and treat health conditions, promote good health practices, and work collaboratively as a member of the medical staff. The APRN will also establish and build strong working relationships with administrators and staff throughout their designated building and will act as the primary point of contact for emergencies and routine medical visits. The Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for conducting physical examinations, interpreting lab tests, and overseeing patient health. You will be both a health practitioner and an educator, supporting disease prevention practices and counseling patients/family members on treatment options.

HealthDrive provides our APRN’s with the training and tools to do more of what you love – working independently to see patients and treating complex medical conditions. Our comprehensive 3-week paid training program combines classroom learning and fieldwork, with a mentor APRN, to fully prepare you for success!

HealthDrive can offer you:

· Monthly Performance-Based Bonuses

· Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits (Including Life, LTD/STD, & Dependent Care Spending)

· 401k and generous PTO

· Fully covered Malpractice Insurance

· License Renewal Reimbursement (APRN, RN, DEA, & Controlled Substance License Renewals)

· Robust, free CEU platform - accredited by the ANCC

· Cell Phone Reimbursement

· Clinical Mentorship & Training Program

Nurse Practitioner Responsibilities

• Provide primary and preventative care for residents in an assigned facility
• Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays etc.)
• Diagnose health conditions and illnesses
• Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases
• Prescribe medications
• Maintain accurate records and schedules
• Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications
• Educate patients and their family members on diseases, epidemics, and prevention
• Oversee patients’ overall health

Nurse Practitioner Skills

• Experience in one of these Nurse Practitioner specialties: gerontology, acute care, cardiology, internal medicine, or endocrinology.
• Effective communication skills with the geriatric or Medicare population
• Nursing experience in ICU/ER/SNF a plus

Nurse Practitioner Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college/university
• State professional Nurse Practitioner license
• Board Certification Required
• DEA/Controlled Substance License
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with on-site staff.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to use email, the internet, and to learn other healthcare related software.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $64,200.00 - $199,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Primary Care

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Supplemental schedule:

• On call

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work setting:

• Acute care
• Inpatient
• In-person
• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Rehabilitation center
• Skilled nursing facility
• Sub-acute care

License/Certification:

• DEA/Controlled Substance License in CT (Required)
• Licensed Nurse Practitioner in CT (Required)
• Board Certified Nurse Practitioner (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person