Nurse Practitioner Job Opening

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Well Child Heath Care Checks

• Take a complete detailed medical and developmental history at the intervals recommended in the Protocols during the first ten years. Perform the physical examination, recognize the deviations from normal, record and present the data to the primary physician.
• Perform preschool and physical education examinations. Review the developmental history and immunization record of the patient and provide immunizations as needed as recommended in the Protocols.
• Perform Title XIX pre-screening physicals on eligible children once a year.
• Recognize departures from good health in the above examinations, under the supervision of the physician. Counsel regarding diet, growth and development, social habits and routine health care, according to physician orders.
• Ill Child
• See initially and care for ill children, taking appropriate history and examinations. Evaluate and consult with the physician when appropriate, and follow physician’s orders in regard to instruction for the patient and treatments as outlined in Item VI below. The physician will perform rechecks and progress examinations.
• Adult Patients

Performs a complete physical exam, including pelvic and rectal where appropriate, obtains complete medical and social history, and records findings. Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures. Interprets and integrates data to determine diagnosis and treatment plan.

• Medications

Administers medications and injections in compliance with state law and clinic guidelines.

Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments.

• Patient Education

Educates patients regarding health and illness prevention, recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.

• Physician Collaboration

Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients.

• Continuity of Care

Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits. Maintains and reviews patient records, charts, and other pertinent information.

• Diagnostic Procedures

A Midlevel provider may draw venous blood, take Papanicolaou (“Pap”) smears, collect culture specimens, perform tonometry, EKG interpretation, and other procedures commensurate with experience and training.

• Therapeutic Procedures

Midlevel providers may routinely perform such therapeutic procedures as: diagnosis, treatment, medication prescription, debridement, suture and subsequent care of wounds; remove of impacted cerumen; subcutaneous local anesthesia; nasal packing for epistaxis; sling/splint sprains; incise and drain localized abscesses and cauterize warts; and other procedures as delegated by the supervising physician.

Hours:

Monday-Friday 8 am-5 pm, rotating Saturday's 9-12

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successful completion of accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program
• Successful completion and maintenance of all applicable federal and state board certifications/registrations
• Knowledge of current and emerging trends and technologies, techniques, issues, and approaches in area of expertise
• Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories
• Skill in preparing and maintaining patient records
• Ability to observe assess and record symptoms, reactions, and progress
• Ability to make administrative decisions

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $90,000.00 to $105,000.00 /year

Experience:

• Relevant: 1 year (Preferred)
• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• nursing: 4 years (Preferred)

License:

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) (Required)

Additional Compensation:

• Bonuses

Work Location:

• One location

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off

Environment:

• Outpatient

Speciality :

• Family

Employer type:

• Clinic

Qualifications:

• NP
• BLS

Completed license needed:

• Upon starting work

Shift Type:

• Day Shift

EMR Used:

• Not listed / Other

Patient Type:

• Pediatric
• Adults
• Geriatric

PRN:

• No

Shift Length:

• 8 hours

Work from Home:

• No

Relocation Assistance Provided:

• No