Per Diem Part-time Nurse Practitioner

Come and Join A Caring Team of Professionals

Contribute to the overall operations by providing care and services to our residents residing in Independent Living in a medical office setting.  Our staff get to know our residents over a long period of time, providing an opportunity to build caring and meaningful relationships.  Our Quaker value centered work environment promotes a family atmosphere where residents and staff can flourish and the autonomy to practice professionally. Do not miss this great opportunity!  

This is a per diem part-time position, 3 days a week, with an occasional Saturday 4-hour shift. No holidays!

 

Responsibilities:

• Working with Kendal-Crosslands Communities primary physicians within a Collaborative Practice Agreement to provide medical on- site support for residents in the Community.
• Identifying and managing chronic and acute health conditions by requesting laboratory and/or x-ray studies, initiating treatment and/or managing medication regimens with appropriate follow up.
• Administering first aid to Residents by evaluating injuries and arranging further treatment if necessary.         
• Participating in planning for residents’ needs as they transition from levels of care. Example: Independent Living to Personal Care to Skilled Care.
• Collaborating with the Director of Resident Care on any anticipated or present problems.
• Performing medical procedures as necessary.
• Adhering to Pharmacy protocols and procedures. NP must be comfortable e-prescribing and using computer systems.
• Administering treatments, injections, and medications to residents as prescribed,  and as necessary.
• Communicating abnormal lab and tests results to ordering physicians and residents.
• Managing INR Lab results and follow up when necessary.
•  Providing wellness screenings and responding to Emergency situations. Following up of other assessments, in person or by phone as appropriate.
• Responding to requests from residents, KCC primary care physicians, consultant physicians and the health care team.
• Initiating requests for consultations or referrals.
• Participating in Quality Assurance, Pharmacy and Infection Control committees as requested by the Director.
• Communicating efficiently with the Resident Care Team.
• Arranging and establishing orders for transfer to the Health Center or hospital, assisting in discharges from hospital to KCC Health Centers.
• Interviewing and evaluating prospective KCC residents to determine appropriateness for admission to the Community.   

Requirements:

• Master's degree in Nursing
• Licensed as an RN in the Commonwealth PA
• Certified as a NP in the Commonwealth of PA
• Acute and/or long-term care experience is preferred
• One year recent experience as an Acute Care, Adult-Gero, Gero or Family Practice Nurse Practitioner Setting
• Ability to obtain a current Drug Enforcement Agency registration. Current Prescriptive Authority approval by the Commonwealth of PA
• Ability to work collaboratively with physicians/healthcare providers and relate/communicate well with older people
• Strong leadership and communication skills.