About this opportunity
Optum - Portland lists this NP - Geriatrics opportunity in clackamas, Oregon. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Geriatrics Nurse Practitioner
Primary Responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive assessments
Manage members through an acute medical situation or an exacerbation of a chronic condition, including testing, diagnostics, interventions
Manage members during a short term sub-acute rehabilitation episode
Ensure accurate and complete documentation, including ICD 10 conditions
Communicate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
Conduct advanced illness and advanced care planning conversations
Provide patients and caregivers with counseling and education
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited Master of Science Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice program
Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the state which you reside, or ability to obtain by start date
Board certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners or the American Nurses Credentialing Center, with certification in one of the following:
Family Nurse Practitioner
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant degree program
Active and unrestricted Physician Assistant license in the state which you reside, or ability to obtain by start date
Board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Current, active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations (unless prohibited in state of practice)
Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable in your state
Ability to complete physical requirements of the job including moving a 30-pound bag in and out of the car, navigating stairs and a variety of dwelling conditions, remain in a stationary position and position self to perform physical assessment
Driver's license and access to reliable transportation
Preferred Qualifications:
1+ years of clinical experience in practice (long-term care setting preferred)
Experience in meeting the medical needs of patients with complex behavioral, social and/or functional needs
Understanding of Geriatrics and Chronic Illness
Understanding of Advanced Illness and end of life discussions
Proficient computer skills including the ability to document medical information with written and electronic medical records
Worksite address
clackamas, OR, 97015, US
Who can apply
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