Orthopedic nurse practitioner Jobs in Worcester, MA

Overview :

HealthDrive is looking for a Nurse Practitioner to manage the medical needs of skilled nursing residents in both the sub-acute rehab and long-term care units. The Nurse Practitioner will diagnose and treat health conditions, promote good health practices, and work collaboratively as a member of the medical staff. The APRN will also establish and build strong working relationships with administrators and staff throughout their designated building and will act as the primary point of contact for emergencies and routine medical visits. The Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for conducting physical examinations, interpreting lab tests, and overseeing patient health.

HealthDrive provides our APRN's with the training and tools to do more of what you love - working independently to see patients and treating complex medical conditions. Our comprehensive 3-week paid training program combines classroom learning and fieldwork, with a mentor APRN, to fully prepare you for success!

HealthDrive delivers on-site primary / post-acute care, behavioral health, dentistry, optometry, podiatry, and audiology services to residents in long-term care, skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. Each specialty offered by HealthDrive is one that directly impacts the quality of daily life for the deserving residents we serve. HealthDrive connects patients in need of vital healthcare to practitioners committed to dignity and excellence.

Responsibilities :

The Nurse Practitioner will provide primary, post-acute, and preventative care for residents in both the sub-acute rehab and long-term care units.

Provide primary and preventative care for residents in an assigned facility

Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays etc.)

Diagnose health conditions and illnesses

Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases

Prescribe medications

Maintain accurate records and schedules

Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications

Oversee patients' overall health

Skills

Experience in one of these Nurse Practitioner specialties : gerontology, acute care, cardiology, internal medicine, or endocrinology.

Effective communication skills with the geriatric or Medicare population

Nursing experience in ICU / ER / SNF a plus

Qualifications :

Master's Degree from an accredited college / university

State professional Nurse Practitioner license

Board Certification Required

DEA / Controlled Substance License

Valid driver's license

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with on-site staff.

Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and organizational skills.

Ability to use email, the internet, and to learn other healthcare related software.