Nurse Practitioner
Location: Phillipsburg, New Jersey
Description: St. Luke's University Health Network is employing Nurse Practitioner right now, this career will be depute in New Jersey. More complete informations about this career opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. St. Luke's University Health Network - Warren Campus has a Nurse Practitioner opening in Phillipsburg, NJ. The Geriatric Nurse Practitioner participates in the assessment ! of the elderly patients in the home and works in conjunction with the geriatrician to perform physical examinations, functional evaluations, medication reviews etc. Provides client and caregiver teaching. Coordinates health screenings for people 55 and over. Assists in the development of geriatric education for the healthcare staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Functions in the role of geriatric nurse practitioner for the Senior Assessment Service with duties to include home visits, physical exams, medication reviews and developing full report to family physician in conjunction with geriatrician and social worker
Coordinates health screenings/promotions for the 55 and over population
Provides geriatric education to healthcare professionals
Oversees 2 osteoporosis exercise classes
Reviews findings of the Mindstreams Cognitve Assessmentsperformed in the department and develops recommendations to family physician
Provides c! overage for nurses in Adult Medical Daycare.
EDUCA! TION:
Masters of Science in Nursing; ANA Certified Gerontological Nurse Practitioner with 5 year renewal; current NJ license with biannual renewal
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Strong understanding and knowledge base in the aging process; ability to function in an interdisciplinary setting; strong knowledge of drug interactions as they relate to the older adult.
WORK SCHEDULE:
Monday-Friday, day shift
Interested and qualified applicants please email your resume to : traci.peterson@sluhn.org
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This career starts available on: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 01:08:25 GMT