Nurse Practitoner - Skilled Nursing Facility - Fredericksburg, Va
Mwhccareers
Fredericksburg, VA, US
Direct patient care in snf
Coordinate care with physicians
Perform wound care and iv therapy
The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing evidence-based geriatric medicine and coordinating quality, efficient, continuous, and cost-effective care for residents of the skilled nursing facility
Job Summary
The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing evidence-based geriatric medicine and coordinating quality, efficient, continuous, and cost-effective care for residents of the skilled nursing facility.
The role includes performing medical procedures, daily patient assessments, documentation, and collaborating with physicians, specialists, and case managers to ensure comprehensive patient care.
The NP participates in discharge planning, education of patients and families, and quality improvement initiatives while maintaining licensure and malpractice insurance.
Matching Summary
The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing evidence-based geriatric medicine and coordinating quality, efficient, continuous, and cost-effective care for residents of the skilled nursing facility.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Direct patient care in SNF
Coordinate care with physicians
Perform wound care and IV therapy
Order and interpret diagnostic tests
Daily patient rounds and progress notes
Discharge planning and medication reconciliation
Nice-to-have
Participate in quality improvement programs
Educate patients and families
Collaborate with multidisciplinary care team
Manage acute and chronic conditions
Participate in on-call schedule
Key Requirements
Registered Nurse licensed in Virginia or eligible
MSN degree required
Current Virginia Adult Nurse Practitioner certification