Nurse Practitioner Job Paducah area,Kentucky USA,Nursing

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner

Employment Classification: Exempt, Salaried

Position Summary

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for demonstrating knowledge and application of job duties within scope of practice and functions under the direction of their manager(s) and/or Director(s); respectfully interacts with all levels of staff; provides direct nursing care during assigned duty hours; participates in department activities; promotes independence; adherence to the attendance policy; encourages socialization; advocates for the quality of life of our patients while maintaining compliance with all applicable laws, regulatory and organizational standards;

supports the company’s core values.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for managing health problems related to allergies, asthma, and immunology
Work independently and collaboratively with Physician and nursing staff
Perform history and physical exams for new and established patients
Prescribe appropriate medications and order diagnostic/laboratory tests in accordance with patient’s needs
Develop care plans and implement treatment plans based on clinical decisions
Provide excellent, efficient, and patient-focused service in a fast-paced practice
Work well with ancillary staff and management to support core values of the practice
Travel to satellite offices, as needed.

Requirements Abilities, Knowledge and Skills

Effective communication skills to include:

Ability to fluently speak and read English

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, handbooks, policies, patient care plans and procedure manuals

Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and written, with all levels of staff and patients

Education, Prior Work Experience, Special Skill And Knowledge Requirements

BSN with current licensure to practice nursing in the appropriate state
Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure
Strong computer skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
1-2 years of primary care experience
Five or more years allergy/asthma experience preferred
CPR certification required
Valid Driver’s License required
Active CPR Certification
Acceptable results on Office of Inspector General, State Medicaid Exclusions, Abuse Registry Checks, Background Screenings, Drug Screen, and Sanction Checks
Ability to travel to satellite offices as needed
Must be at least 18 years of age

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands

The physical demands described, here, are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the physical demands.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, bend and sit. On average, injection room or clinic staff may be standing or walking 80% of their shift.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Specific communication abilities required by this job include the ability to talk and hear in order to converse with others, discern, convey, express oneself, and exchange information.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; lighting is in the standard range.

The employee is subject to infectious waste, potential exposure to allergens in concentrated forms, diseases and conditions.

EEOC Compliance

Family Allergy & Asthma provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color,

religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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