Nurse Practitioner

HealthDrive • Mount Airy, MD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

HealthDrive is seeking a part-time Nurse Practitioner to manage the medical needs of residents in the sub-acute rehabilitation and long-term care units of an assigned skilled nursing facility. The Nurse Practitioner provides primary, post-acute, and preventive care, diagnoses and treats health conditions, promotes good health practices, and works collaboratively as a member of the medical staff. The role establishes and maintains working relationships with facility administrators and staff and serves as the primary point of contact for emergencies and routine medical visits. Responsibilities also include performing physical examinations, interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing medications, maintaining records, and overseeing patients’ overall health.

The position is scheduled for three days per week. HealthDrive provides a three-week paid training program combining classroom learning and fieldwork, with a mentor APRN. The company provides on-site healthcare services to residents of long-term care, skilled nursing, and assisted living facilities, with an emphasis on dignity and excellence.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• State professional Nurse Practitioner license.
• Board certification required.
• DEA/Controlled Substance License.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with on-site staff.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to use email and the internet and learn healthcare-related software.
• Experience in one of these Nurse Practitioner specialties: gerontology, acute care, cardiology, internal medicine, or endocrinology.
• Effective communication skills with the geriatric or Medicare population.

Nice To Haves

• Nursing experience in ICU, ER, or SNF.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary, post-acute, and preventive care to residents in sub-acute rehabilitation and long-term care units.
• Provide primary and preventive care for residents at an assigned facility.
• Order and study diagnostic tests, including blood tests and X-rays.
• Diagnose health conditions and illnesses.
• Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases.
• Prescribe medications.
• Maintain accurate patient records and schedules.
• Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications.
• Oversee patients’ overall health.
• Conduct physical examinations and interpret lab tests.
• Build working relationships with facility administrators and staff and serve as the primary contact for emergencies and routine medical visits.

Benefits

• Monthly performance-based bonuses.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, including life, LTD/STD, and dependent care spending.
• 401(k) and generous PTO.
• Fully covered malpractice insurance.
• License renewal reimbursement for APRN, RN, DEA, and Controlled Substance licenses.
• Robust free CEU platform accredited by the ANCC.
• Clinical mentorship and training program.
• Three-week paid training program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time