Nurse Practitioner​/Physician Assistant

Job Description

Daviess Community Hospital is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to fill a PRN position at our Quick Care Clinic. The role requires educating patients and families on medications, diseases, treatment plans, and procedures for a diverse patient population, collaborating with the healthcare team to deliver optimal care and ensure good outcomes.

• Develop treatment plans for acute and chronic diseases.
• Educate and guide patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits.
• Understand changes in health promotion throughout the aging process.
• Display knowledge of growth and development principles across the lifespan and provide age‑appropriate care.
• Perform diagnostic tests and screening evaluations.
• Manage overall patient care concerning lifestyle and developmental issues.
• Emphasize preventative care and disease management.
• Communicate appropriately and clearly with coworkers.
• Prescribe medications using appropriate references.
• Treat patients and their families with respect and dignity.
• Identify and address psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs.
• Revise the plan of care based on patient response.
• Complete computerized documentation in patient charts within the required timeframe.
• Apply clinic policies and procedures, performance improvement, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.

• Current Nurse Practitioner License or current Physician Assistant license.
• Current BLS certification. ACLS certified.
• Confidence in diagnosing, treating, educating, and assisting patients of all ages to manage illnesses.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, confident with EMR documentation and computer skills.
• Experience preferred but not mandatory.