Nurse Practitioner

Overview

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner

Reports to: Medical Director

FLSA Status: Exempt

Prepared By: CEO

Revision Date: January 10, 2025

Mission Statement: To serve God according to His will and purpose by serving our community to the best of our ability with a passion for healthcare and compassion for people.

General

Job Description:

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for promoting the health and safety of their patients by providing quality medical care through proactive treatment and diagnoses. Their duties include addressing patient’s health concerns, conducting comprehensive health assessments, physical exams, and screening chronic medical conditions.

EDUCATION

• Graduation of an accredited school of nursing.
• Successful completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE

• Georgia State Registered Advance Nurse Practitioner License
• ANA certification
• CPR/BLS
• DEA
• NPI

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of two-years clinical experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practice, and medical care to give and evaluate patient care.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Ability to assess medical conditions and interpret findings.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate clearly with staff and patients.
• Ability to make patients comfortable and feel welcome.

(included by not limited to)

• Obtains complete medical history and physical data on patients.
• Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures needed.
• Performs a complete physical exam and records findings within 48 hours of exam. Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients and assists physicians in handling medical and surgical emergencies.
• Synthesizes data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention.
• Administrates medications and injections according to physician directions and performs other clinical functions as needed. Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
• Provides patient education. Interview and advise patients regarding health and illness prevention. Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs. Instruct patients and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.
• Maintains and reviews patient records, charts, and other pertinent information. Post tests and examination results. Completes detailed patient charts within 48 hours.
• Triage’s patient telephone calls and provide consultation. Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.
• Attend required meetings and participated in committees as requested.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Performs related work as required.
• Adheres to PCMH, ACO, HRSA, and any other associated organization requirements.
• Practice and adhere to the “Code of Conduct” philosophy and “Mission Statement.”
• The provider shall also be on-call for his area of specialty and shall share in the established Provider On-Call Schedule to include patient chart follow-up documentation.
• CAQH must be attested to and kept current.
• DOT certification required within 30 days of employment.
• Labs reviewed within 48 hours of receipt.
• Task box assignments reviewed daily and completed within 48 hours. Prioritizing emergent cases.
• Charts completed and closed within 48 hours.
• Drug screens for Schedule 3 drugs or any narcotics and register prescriptions on the PDMP (Prescription Drug Monitoring Program)
• Promote TMFC Pharmacy for prescription fills and refills when possible
• Referrals to Specialist when procedure cannot be done in-house.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Compassion – Demonstrates sensitivity for the needs of others by showing appreciation and respect for the dignity of all people. Shows concern for the appreciation…