My Visiting Docs is dedicated to providing exceptional primary care services to the geriatric population, particularly residents of assisted living facilities. With a focus on compassionate, patient-centered care, we strive to enhance the quality of life for our patients by addressing their unique healthcare needs. Our team operates in a supportive and beautiful work environment, fostering professional growth and a healthy work/life balance for our staff. Learn more about our mission at myvisitingdocs.com.
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive primary care services to residents in assisted living facilities. This role is ideal for someone passionate about making a difference in the lives of the geriatric population. The Nurse Practitioner will work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to provide high-quality, patient-centered care, managing both chronic and acute conditions while promoting health maintenance and disease prevention.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive health assessments, including physical examinations, medical histories, and medication reconciliation.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, tailored to each resident’s unique needs and preferences.
- Manage chronic conditions and acute illnesses, providing timely interventions and appropriate referrals as needed.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as laboratory tests and imaging studies, to support diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Prescribe medications and treatments within the scope of practice, adhering to state regulations and facility policies.
- Participate in care initiation for chronic care management services.
- Provide education and counseling to residents and their families on health maintenance, disease prevention, and self-care strategies.
- Engage in quality improvement initiatives and interdisciplinary meetings to enhance care quality and resident outcomes.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of all assessments, interventions, and communications in the electronic medical record system.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Nursing and graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- Unrestricted New York State Nurse Practitioner license.
- Unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe all medications commonly prescribed in the course of practice.
- Eligible to provide reimbursable services and maintain provider status with Medicare and Medicaid.
- A minimum of 3 years of clinical experience, preferably in long-term care (preferred).
- Experience with eClinicalWorks (eCW) electronic health records (preferred).
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salary ranging from $60,000 - $120,000 based on experience and hours worked.
- Sign-on bonus for direct hires:
- $2,500 at hire
- $2,500 at 90 days
- $5,000 at one year, totaling $10,000.
- Full and part-time opportunities available, with on-site work required.
- Convenient working hours with no nights or weekends, ensuring a great work/life balance.
- Opportunity for professional growth and development in a beautiful work environment.