Job Summary
The Post-Acute Nurse Practitioner (APRN) provides comprehensive medical care to patients in assisted living facilities. This role is responsible for facility rounds, patient assessments, diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions, care coordination, and follow-up management. The APRN collaborates closely with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality post-acute patient care
Primary Responsibilities
- Independently Examine patients and obtain comprehensive medical histories
- Perform routine facility rounds and patient assessments
- Adhere to proper charting and documentation protocols
- Collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams to develop and implement care plans
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging
- Analyze test results, diagnose conditions, and communicate findings to patients and staff
- Prescribe medications and administer treatments as appropriate
- Submit patient care plans and goals for periodic physician review
- Promote preventive care and provide patient education on disease management, hygiene, and nutrition
- Administer immunizations and vaccinations as required
- Refer patients to specialists when necessary
- Report deaths and contagious diseases to appropriate governmental agencies
- Perform other duties as assigned
Education & Experience
- Current Florida APRN license in good standing
- Current National Board Certification
- Active DEA registration
- Minimum one (1) year post-acute or skilled nursing experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Excellent written, verbal, and electronic communication skills
- Strong initiative, creativity, and problem-solving ability
- Ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary healthcare teams
- Commitment to delivering high-quality patient-centered care
Additional Qualifications
- Prior experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Malpractice insurance including tail coverage
Reporting Relationship
- Reports to the Supervisory Physician and Post-Acute Executive Director
Physical Requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
- Ability to use computers, printers, and scanners
- Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist movements
- Ability to reach with hands and arms to handle or feel objects
Skills Required
- Current Florida APRN license in good standing
- Current National Board Certification
- Active DEA registration
- At least one year of post-acute or skilled nursing experience
- Experience with Electronic Medical Record systems
- Bilingual English and Spanish communication skills
What We Do
Even the smallest psychological issue may have far-reaching effects on the overall functionality of residents in the long term care setting. Cotler Healthcare provides comprehensive behavioral health solutions for communities with the primary focus on enhancing the quality of life for the residents. Our professional team consists of over 150 compassionate mental health providers as well as a highly ethical administrative staff, led by Kerry M. Cotler, Ph.D. Our top priority is executing a comprehensive plan to meet each community’s particular needs. For over 20 years, we have grown to become one of the largest psychology services providers in long term care. Cotler services nearly 200 communities throughout the state of Florida. Headed by a licensed psychologist with a stellar reputation, Dr. Kerry Cotler’s philosophy is to provide the highest level of ethical and quality services to the geriatric population. At Cotler, you are never just another provider! We develop close personal relationships with each of our clinicians to meet all of their needs through frequent communication and strong administrative support. A full time Doctoral Level Clinical Director is available to our clinicians for answering day to day clinical questions, as well as on-going support for your practice. The Clinical Director is also available to provide clinical documentation reviews to help ensure Medicare documentation standards are met.
