Geriatric Nurse Practitioner - Locum Tenens Coverage

Role And Responsibilities

This position is for a Geriatric Nurse Practitioner providing primary care services in a clinic setting. Responsibilities include managing chronic conditions such as dementia, arthritis, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases, conducting comprehensive physical exams and cognitive screenings, overseeing medication management, and coordinating patient transitions between hospitals, rehab centers, and home care. The clinician will work during day shifts in an on-site clinic, with a patient load of approximately 10 patients per day.

Candidates must be board certified with prescriptive authority, and have experience in geriatric primary care. Support staff includes MAs and RNs to assist in clinical duties. No call coverage is required.

The role supports a structured clinic environment focused on geriatric health, emphasizing quality care and care coordination. The setting does not involve government contracts and requires working with an established team to deliver comprehensive geriatric services.