Gerontological nurse practitioner job description

• Registered Nurse with an active advanced practice license in the state in which he/she is employed.
• Currently certified as a Gerontological Nurse Practitioner by the ANA, or other national accrediting board.
• One (1) year experience as a Gerontological Nurse Practitioner within the last five (5) years or as required by contracted employer
• Evidence of current Basic Life Support (BLS) training.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Able to effectively communicate with clinical and non-clinical staff and adults.
• Able to work autonomously and effectively in a multidisciplinary model.
• Basic understanding of computers and work place software.
• Skills in consultation, collaboration and systems management in providing effective restorative care.
• Evidence of malpractice insurance with professional liability coverage of at least $100,000 per claim with a minimum annual aggregate of at least $200,000 from an authorized insurer under the law (as required by the state).
• Meets applicable health requirements to provide patient care.

Working Conditions & Physical Effort:

• Work is performed in clinics, schools, hospitals, nursing homes, patient homes or occupational settings.
• Work environment involves frequent exposure to communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens and/or potentially infectious or hazardous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment (e.g. face masks, goggles, latex and or non-latex gloves).
• Ability to physically stretch, bend, stoop, twist, stand, walk, reach and climb stairs.
• Requires normal, correctable vision and hearing.
• Able to travel as needed.
• Physical activity is medium and may require frequent lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs.