Clinic Nurse Practitioner

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

·        Functions as a nurse practitioner within the scope of practice established by guidelines and protocols with the Medical Director, the Primary Care Physician, the Clinic Nurse Practitioner, the Director of Nursing and Carleton-Willard Village (CWV) policies and procedures. 

·        Works with Director of Nursing and Clinical Team at the Nursing Center to provide medical/clinical services in the SNF including regulatory visits as required and urgent care of medical needs as they arise.

·        Review all labs, diagnostic studies and consultant recommendations and provide necessary orders and follow-up.

·        Reviews and approves orders for new admissions and notifies attending physician of new admission.

·        Participates in interdisciplinary team and family meetings for resolution of complex care problems when indicated. Participates in discharge planning meetings as needed.

·        Provides individual and family teaching and counseling as needed.

·        Enters orders electronically through Matrixcare.

·        Consults with Medical Director and Primary Care Physicians on specific cases or other matters, as needed.

·        Participates in problem solving of medical/clinical issues with nursing and other clinical staff.

·        Attend weekly Medicare meetings and monthly QAPI meetings.

·        Supports the mission, philosophy and goals of Carleton-Willard Village.

·        May provide services to the Residents of Llewsac Lodge, Apartments and Cluster Homes when covering for the Clinic Nurse Practitioner. 

·        Committed to working with residents and families to develop and implement strategies that promote person-centered care.

·        Applies “5 Star” customer service approach in all aspects of job.

·        Adheres to all company policies, procedures, and standards of conduct.

·        Reports to the appropriate managers any known or suspected violations of policy and procedures, regulations or standards of conduct.

·        Attends required in-services and training.

·        Performs additional duties as assigned.