Nurse Practitioner

## Nurse Practitioner Apply locations:
Sparta, GA 31087time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
27-051#
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* Job Title:

** Nurse Practitioner##
** Department:
** Mercer Medicine##
** College/Division:
** School Of Medicine
** Primary Job Posting

Location:

** Sparta, GA 31087
** Additional Job Posting Locations:***(Other locations that this position could be based)*##
** Job Details:
** Mercer Medicine clinic in Sparta, GA is searching for a Nurse Practitioner.
** Responsibilities**:
* Provide primary health care to patients in the general population under supervision of a physician, written approval protocols, and the Nurse Practice Act of Georgia.
* Works independently, collaboratively and under protocols with designated physician.
* Enforces health and immunization policies.
* Provides immunizations and injections to general population as needed.
* Makes referrals to appropriate medical specialists.
* Provides patient education to people seen in the clinic.
** Qualifications**:

This position requires a Masters in Nursing/Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner from an accredited college/university, a current Nurse Practitioner certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, and at least one year of experience in a general clinic situation, preferably a physician practice. Candidate must provide a certificate of current liability insurance coverage. Experience working in a family practice setting is a plus as is prescription authority from the DEA.
** Knowledge/Skills/Abilities**:
* Competent in providing Basic Life Support (with current certification).
* Exam and Evaluates patient signs/symptoms and initiates treatment as indicated within their scope of practice.
* Must possess the ability to provide overall care including:
Developing treatment plans for acute and chronic diseases;
Educating and guiding patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits;
Emphasizing preventative care and disease management;
Managing overall patient care regarding lifestyle and development issues.
* Refers patients to appropriate medical/health care specialists when indicated.
* Has prescriptive authority by using our MD's DEA or has their own DEA.
* Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Microsoft Office Applications and intermediate computer skills and experience or ability to utilize EMR (Athena).
* Able to work as a team player with clinic colleagues and department as a whole.
** Background Check Contingencies**:

- Criminal History
** Required Document Attachments**:

- Resume
- Cover letter
- List of three professional references with contact information
** About Mercer University
** Founded in 1833, Mercer University is a distinguished private institution recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, leadership development, and community engagement. With campuses across Georgia, Mercer’s twelve schools and colleges offer a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The university cultivates a close-knit, student-centered environment where innovation, service, and…