Acute Care Nurse Practitioner – Geriatrics

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In collaboration with a physician, provides comprehensive assessment of patient’s health status, evaluates assessment data, and makes treatment decisions.

• Conducts comprehensive geriatric assessments, including medical, functional, cognitive, psychosocial, and nutritional domains.
• Identifies geriatric syndromes such as delirium, falls, frailty, polypharmacy, depression, and dementia.
• Develops individualized care plans with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provides direct patient care, including diagnosis, treatment, and management of conditions common in older adults.
• Coordinates care across the continuum and facilitates safe transitions.
• Educates staff, patients, and families on geriatric best practices.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and research.
• Advocates for older adult patients, promoting dignity and autonomy.
• Leads or participates in interdisciplinary team activities.

• Master’s degree in Nursing or related field, or equivalent experience.
• One (1) year of related experience in an acute care setting (preferred).
• Current Arizona RN and Nurse Practitioner license, with prescriptive authority.
• National certification as a Nurse Practitioner or eligibility to obtain it.
• Must obtain and maintain DEA license, BLS, ACLS, and CPI certifications.

• Knowledge of nursing care, assessment, and regulations.
• Skill in health assessments, treatment planning, and patient communication.
• Ability to interpret regulations, write reports, and analyze data.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level.
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time.
• Job function:
  Healthcare Provider.
• Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare.