What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant- Jonesboro, AR Long Term Care position at ACCESS MEDICAL CLINIC?
Description:
The Long Term Care Advanced Practice Provider (APP) delivers high autonomy clinical care within skilled nursing and long term care facilities, working closely with medical directors, nursing teams, and interdisciplinary partners to improve resident stability and reduce avoidable hospitalizations. Details include:
- Perform comprehensive assessments and manage acute and chronic conditions common in LTC populations.
- Develop and adjust individualized care plans in collaboration with facility teams.
- Manage high risk LTC needs including infections, wounds, CHF/COPD, dementia, and polypharmacy risks.
- Serve as a consistent clinical presence supporting workflows, new admissions, and care transitions
- Participate in interdisciplinary care planning, education, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Support regulatory readiness, documentation accuracy, and survey/audit preparation.
- Utilize strong independent clinical judgment and escalate care appropriately.
What We Offer
- Quarterly incentive potential
- Eligible to apply for student loan forgiveness
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Training and development
- MSN, DNP, MPAS, DMSc, or equivalent advanced degree.
- Active state licensure and board certification (AANP/ANCC/NCCPA).
- DEA and BLS certification.
- Strong interpersonal communication and knowledge of clinical practice standards.
It’s A Plus If You Have
- 2 years of clinical experience.
- Long Term Care, Skilled Nursing Facility, or geriatric experience.