Experienced Nurse Practitioner - Family Medicine

Responsibilities

• Perform history and physical exams on new and established patients and those being seen for follow up appointments. (Consult with supervising physician as needed.)
• Provide follow up and health maintenance care to patients in accordance with established protocols or specific instructions from the supervising physician. (20%)
• Initiate appropriate treatment and testing required for evaluation of illness based on training and experience. (10%)
• Provide counseling and instruction to patients regarding health related issues. (10%)
• Document clinical care of the patient according to established guidelines. (10%)
• Perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as indicated by training and experience and as directed by the supervising physician. (10%)
• Communicate with patients and family members within state law confidentiality and HIPAA guidelines concerning health related questions. (10%)
• Participate in continuous quality improvement process and other initiatives in the area of employee's practice. (10%)

• Education
  :
  Master's Degree Nurse Practitioner
• Experience
  : 1 Year As a Nurse or Nurse Practitioner
• Preferred
  :
  Licenses and
  
  Certifications:
  
  NP - Nurse Practitioner Upon Hire
• Skills
  :
  Active listening and learning, critical thinking, reading comprehension, effective communication, time management, judgment and decision making
• Supervision
  :
  Individual Contributor
• ADA Requirements
  :
  Working Indoors 67% or more;
  Mechanical Hazards 1-33%;
  Electrical Hazards 1-33%; OSHA Tasks involving exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues;
  Physical Demands Light Work