What are the responsibilities and job description for the APRN/PA - Post-Acute and Long-Term Care - Advanced Practitioner position at Vetted Solutions?
The Post-Acute and Long-Term Care (PALTC) Advanced Practitioner is an APRN or PA who independently manages patient care in long-term care facilities, collaborating with staff and leadership to improve outcomes, enhance patient and family experience, reduce preventable hospitalizations, and lower costs.
Responsibilities include conducting assessments, diagnosing, treating illnesses, prescribing medications, and providing preventive care. The AP works autonomously within scope, making clinical decisions and acting as the primary provider when needed. They build collaborative relationships with facility teams, ensure regulatory compliance, maintain accurate documentation, participate in quality initiatives, and promote infection control and health education.
Key skills involve strong communication, clinical decision-making, technology proficiency, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Qualifications include a relevant degree, at least 2 years of experience (preferably in long-term care), and board certification. The role is in-person across statewide facilities, offering benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
Responsibilities include conducting assessments, diagnosing, treating illnesses, prescribing medications, and providing preventive care. The AP works autonomously within scope, making clinical decisions and acting as the primary provider when needed. They build collaborative relationships with facility teams, ensure regulatory compliance, maintain accurate documentation, participate in quality initiatives, and promote infection control and health education.
Key skills involve strong communication, clinical decision-making, technology proficiency, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Qualifications include a relevant degree, at least 2 years of experience (preferably in long-term care), and board certification. The role is in-person across statewide facilities, offering benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.