Nurse Practitioner at Care Alliance Cleveland, OH

Job Summary

The Nurse Practitioner provides primary health care to individuals and families in all aspects and developmental stages of life. This includes the management of health problems and the promotion of optimal health. May on occasion oversee student Nurse Practitioners, new or volunteer Nurse Practitioners, and medical students.

• Consult with his or her supervising physician when necessary or under certain conditions as outlined in the Physician Supervision Agreement approved by the Ohio State Medical Board.
• Prescribe treatment for illnesses within the Nurse Practitioner’s scope of practice, based on standing orders and nurse practitioner formulary.
• Assess patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories.
• Diagnose abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as diagnostic imaging, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies, etc; interpreting test results.
• Develop and implement treatment plans according to accepted standards of care and within the Nurse Practitioner’s scope of practice.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including administering injections and immunizations; suturing; managing wounds and infections, etc.
• Educate and counsel patients about their medical conditions and treatment options; give normal growth and development information; discuss family planning; provide counseling on emotional problems of daily living; promote wellness and obtain recommended prevention and screening services.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Comply with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Must have completed a formal Nurse Practitioner program at an accredited college or university.
• Board certification as Nurse Practitioner from ANCC or other certifying board is required.
• Must hold current Ohio Registered Nurse licensure and Certificate of Authority.
• Must have a valid DEA and be able to prescribe medications under the Ohio Board of Nursing “Certificate to Prescribe,” using the established formulary.
• A valid BLS certification is required.
• Must be experienced using Microsoft Outlook and EMR systems. EPIC experience preferred.

• Manual dexterity to operate medical equipment.
• Employees will also be required to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time.
• May exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally to properly handle medical equipment.