Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - PRN

  • Curana Health
  • Reno, NV
  • time-alarm-solid 02-02-2024

Job Description

Curana Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a per diem position to provide direct patient care services within the post-acute care setting. The primary purpose of this role is to administer provider-level direct patient care services, as well as evaluate and treat residents for changes in condition and chronic, co-morbid illnesses.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct clinical interventional and episodic direct care visits, and appropriate re-evaluation of care visits.
  • Evaluate and treat residents for changes in condition and chronic, co-morbid illnesses.
  • Review medications, orders, and diagnostic tests, and respond to clinical abnormalities appropriately for all patients under their care.
  • Coordinate care with collaborating physicians and other disciplines.
  • Conduct Annual Wellness Visits on all long-term Nursing Facility residents.
  • Assist with facility-wide illnesses, where appropriate collaborations exist.
  • Maintain communication with families and attend family conferences when possible.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Valid nurse practitioner or physician assistant license in state of operations & current board certification in your field.
  • Masters Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies.
  • Strong leadership, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills preferred.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Possess punctuality, organizational skills, and ability to function within a team.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay.
  • Comprehensive benefits.
  • Flexible scheduling.
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful difference for seniors.
  • Compassionate work environment.