- Curana Health
- Reno, NV
- 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.