Facility in Mobile, AL seeking Geriatric NP locums coverage Rates: $110/hr Program is seeking a Locum Nurse Practitioner to provide primary medical coverage in collaboration with PO physicians. The role is essential in delivering a full spectrum of health care services to frail elderly individuals who require nursing home care but are served in their communities whenever possible.
Responsibilities: - Provide primary medical care to PACE participants, including initial, semi-annual, and annual assessments.
- Manage acute and chronic conditions, prescribe medications, therapies, and treatments as needed.
- Participate in discharge planning and coordinate with the Medical Director and Clinic Supervisor on clinical policies and standards of care.
- Make nursing home and/or home visits as necessary.
- Advise on ways to improve service delivery and accountability.
- Participate in provider on-call rotation as required.
Qualifications: - Master's degree in Nursing (REQUIRED)
- Minimum of Five (5) years of experience, preferably in long-term care (REQUIRED)
- Active Alabama License (REQUIRED)
- BLS, CDS, DEA Certifications (REQUIRED)
- Board Certified by ANCC or AANP (REQUIRED)
- Certification as a Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive authority (REQUIRED)
- Experience working with the frail or elderly population (Minimum of 1 year strongly preferred)
- Valid driver s license, proof of insurance, and means of transportation (REQUIRED)
About WhiteCoat Locums:
- Physician owned agency
- Highest-Pay rates on the market
- $1m/3m malpractice insurance and tail
- 100% transparency