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Nurse Practitioner Geriatric Primary Care
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- JOB SUMMARYThe Nurse Practitioner (NP) Geriatric is a licensed, certified, non-physician healthcare provider who effectively renders direct patient care and possesses delegated prescriptive authority, is credentialed and privileged, and whose service is billed as an independent billing provider, as recognized by Medicare and Medicaid within the healthcare systems, and in accordance with the appropriate board.
- The Advanced Practice Provider provides medical care based upon the scope of practice as delineated by the supervising physician.
- Typically provide care to patients in a geriatric setting, including House Calls, outpatient practice, or facilities such as SNF or assisted living.
- Counsels patients and families regarding medical processes, management of the health illness/condition, medication, nutrition, and health promotion.
- Counsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over the counter medications and herbal remedies.
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