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Functions as a nurse practitioner within the scope of practice established by guidelines and protocols with the Medical Director, the Primary Care Physician, the Clinic Nurse Practitioner, the Director of Nursing and Carleton-Willard Village (CWV) policies and procedures. Works with Director of Nursing and Clinical Team at the Nursing Center to provide medical/clinical services in the SNF including regulatory visits as required and urgent care of medical needs as they arise. Review all labs, diagnostic studies and consultant recommendations and provide necessary orders and follow-up. Reviews and approves orders for new admissions and notifies attending physician of new admission. Participates in interdisciplinary team and family meetings for resolution of complex care problems when indicated. Participates in discharge planning meetings as needed. Provides individual and family teaching and counseling as needed. Enters orders electronically through Matrixcare. Consults with Medical Director and Primary Care Physicians on specific cases or other matters, as needed. Participates in problem solving of medical/clinical issues with nursing and other clinical staff. Attend weekly Medicare meetings and monthly QAPI meetings. Supports the mission, philosophy and goals of Carleton-Willard Village. May provide services to the Residents of Llewsac Lodge, Apartments and Cluster Homes when covering for the Clinic Nurse Practitioner. Committed to working with residents and families to develop and implement strategies that promote person-centered care. Applies "5 Star" customer service approach in all aspects of job. Adheres to all company policies, procedures, and standards of conduct. Reports to the appropriate managers any known or suspected violations of policy and procedures, regulations or standards of conduct. Attends required in-services and training. Performs additional duties as assigned. Nurse Practitioner licensed in Advanced Practice by the MA Board of Registration in Nursing and credentialed by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Master's degree in Nursing with education and training in Geriatrics. Minimum of five years of Nurse Practitioner experience, including two years in a geriatric setting. Excellent communication and organizational skills required. Computer literate. Americans With Disability Specifications Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.