Post-Acute and Long-Term Care (PALTC) - Advanced Practitioner (AP)

* · Work closely with nursing staff to manage wound care, infections, diabetes, hypertension, and other chronic conditions. *2. Self-directed Practice:* * Independently assess and treat patients within the provider’s scope of practice, following facility protocols and regulations. * Make clinical decisions regarding patient care in the absence of immediate supervision. * Act as the primary healthcare provider within the facility, escalating to collaborating physicians or specialists as needed. *3. Collaborative Relationships:* * Build strong, collaborative working relationships with facility leadership, including administrators and nursing supervisors. * Engage with interdisciplinary teams (social workers, rehabilitation therapists, dietitians, etc.) to ensure holistic patient care. * Serve as a liaison between the facility, patients’ families, and external medical professionals to coordinate care and communicate patient progress. *4. Compliance & Documentation:* * Ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations, including OTLC, HIPAA, and OSHA guidelines. * Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely medical records. * Participate in quality improvement initiatives. * Remain current with continuing education and maintain all licensure and certifications required for practice. *5. Health and Safety Oversight:* * Participate in infection prevention protocols and ensure that all medical interventions adhere to best practices in hygiene and patient safety. * Educate staff and patients on health promotion and disease prevention, especially concerning vulnerable populations in long-term care settings. *6. Self-directed Work Capability:* * Ability to work independently, managing patient care without direct supervision. * Strong clinical decision-making skills and the ability to act decisively in urgent or emergency situations.· * Demonstrated ability to receive constructive criticism positively. *7. Interpersonal and Communication Skills: * * Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with facility leadership, staff, patients, and families. * Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with an interdisciplinary team. * Strong leadership skills to serve as a medical authority within the facility while fostering collaboration. *8. Technology Proficiency:* * Experience with EHR systems and electronic documentation processes. * Competency in telemedicine tools and virtual care platforms. *9. Physical Requirements: * * Ability to stand, walk, and move for extended periods. * Capability to respond to patient needs quickly, especially in emergency scenarios. *Qualifications* *DEGREE REQUIRED: *BS-PAS/MPAS/DMSc/MSN-NP/DNP *EXPERIENCE LEVEL: *2 years. Long-term care experience highly desirable *BOARD CERTIFICATION: *AANP/ANCC/PA- *ADDITIONAL NOTES* * *WORK ENVIRONMENT: *In-person, statewide Post-Acute and Long-Term Care (PALTC) facilities Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance License/ Certification: * Arkansas APRN/PA (Required) Work Location: In person