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Geriatric Medicine Nurse Practitioner Job with Ascension in Smithville, TX

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Geriatric Medicine Nurse Practitioner Job with Ascension in Smithville, TX

Join to apply for the Geriatric Medicine Nurse Practitioner role at PracticeLink. Responsibilities

Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview and examination. Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies. Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and patient care. Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions via referral to other healthcare providers or community resources. Counsels and educates patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources. Documents delivery of health care and nursing processes in accordance with specific specialty area standards and network nursing policy. Position Highlights

Long Term Care Program - provides nursing home visits in the rural community - 2-3 sites Qualifications

Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association preferred. Drug Enforcement Administration credentialed preferred. Master's degree of Nursing required. Requirements

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing; Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing; BLS preferred; DEA credentialed preferred. Benefits

Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tution reimbursement Ways to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer. About Ascension Seton

Ascension Seton is a large network delivering compassionate, personalized care for all persons, especially those affected by poverty, with more than 100 clinical locations in Central Texas. About Ascension Medical Group

Ascension Medical Group (AMG) is a large healthcare provider network with opportunities for professional growth and competitive wages. Equal Employment Opportunity

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable laws. Please note that Ascension will make offers of employment only to individuals who applied through official channels; beware of fraudulent offers. This ministry does not participate in E-Verify and cannot employ STEM OPT candidates. Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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