Nurse Practitioner - Clinic

Job Title

Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview and examination.

Documents patient care performed, assessments made, and orders given.

Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies.

Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and care.

Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions, including use of prescriptive authority and referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.

Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health and wellness, treatment options, and community resources.

Provides care in the context of promoting age- and culture-appropriate informed choices, shared decision making, and the right to self-determination.

Minimum Education:

Master's Degree from an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant or APRN program preferred

Bachelor's Degree Required

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Licenses:
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA)

Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment:
Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran