Nurse Practitioner GA War Veterans Home

Company: PruittHealth
Location: Milledgeville
Posted on: January 12, 2022

Job Description:

DescriptionPruittHealth is a COVID-19 vaccine-mandated employer. All new Partners are required to provide proof of COVID vaccination or be willing to get vaccinated within 30 days of employment. We will consider medical and/or religious exemptions on a case-by-case basis.-- -JOB PURPOSE:-- - -- -Provides Medical Care to all residents as assigned by the Staff Physician and/or Medical Director. -- -KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care for residents that promotes wellness and prevents disease, injury and disability.Assists patients to maximize their abilities to manage states of health and illness. Audits plans of care to ensure they are based on information contained in the comprehensive resident assessment, contains measurable goals and a timetable to reflect current status of residents.Conducts and interprets laboratory outcomes, diagnostic studies and procedures.Conducts and utilizes research that contributes to the improvement of patients/family outcome. Consults and collaborates with physicians and other health care professionals to manage complex health problems. Consults with physicians on residents who do not respond to the current treatment.Develops outcome measures to monitor quality of care and effectiveness of services. Manages minor acute and chronic illnesses for residents.Offers education and counseling to patients and families concerning results, meaning of examinations, tests and on preventative medicine strategies particularly in regard to promoting health and well-being. Performs general physical examinations on eligible residents and employees to assess their health status, assess existing health problems and implements preventative medical measures.Prescribes, administers and evaluates pharmacotheraputic and non pharmacotheraputic regimens.Refers residents/patients/veterans requiring further evaluations to appropriate clinics. Serves as a mentor and consultant for nurses, physicians and other healthcare professionals. Facilitates access to VA health care and ensures the appropriate utilization of resources.QualificationsMINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or is a graduate of an accredited/approved RN program.-- - Advanced Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.-- -MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:Must have current, active and unrestricted license as a Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nurse.-- -MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:-- - Current, active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) and Advanced Practice Nursing licensure in state of practice.-- -ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications)Advanced Master's Degree in Geriatric care preferredJob: NursingPrimary Location: Georgia-MilledgevilleSchedule: Full-timeShift: 1st ShiftJob Posting: Dec 3, 2021, 2:01:26 PM

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