Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be implemented as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications which may be required of the employee assigned to this position. Depending on the size of the facility, the job duties may vary. Receipt of this job description does not imply nor create a promise of employment, nor an employment contract of any kind. The employment with the company is at will.

POSITION SUMMARY: Diagnoses and treats acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Obtains, analyzes and interprets patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
• Diagnoses or treats acute health care problems such as illnesses, infections, or injuries.
• Recommends diagnostic or therapeutic interventions.
• Prescribes medications.
• Educates patients about self-management of acute or chronic illnesses.
• Orders, performs, or interprets the results of diagnostic tests.
• Maintains complete and detailed records of patients' health care plans and prognoses.
• Detects and responds to adverse drug reactions.
• Keeps abreast of developments in nursing.
• Schedules follow-up visits to monitor patients or evaluate health or illness care.
• Performs routine or annual physical examinations.
• Supervises or coordinates patient care or support staff activities.
• Maintains current knowledge of state legal regulations for nurse practitioner practice.
• Keeps abreast of regulatory processes and payer systems.
• Obtains health information from patient.
• Performs physical examinations and assesses any medical problems.
• Practices safe and healthy control methods while working with patients.
• Education to patients and families concerning medical treatments, medications, etc.
• Administers or orders for diagnostic tests such as x-ray, electrocardiograms, and lab tests.
• Interprets test results to diagnosis any related health issues.
• Counsel patients about compliance with medication.
• Assists in pre-operation or post-operation care.
• Coordinates activities of patient care.
• Documents patients’ progress with medication or treatment.
• The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow Community Health Centers of America’s rules, policies, and procedures while on assignment
• Follow OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment
• Respect cultural and religious practices of patients
• Uphold HIPAA regulations
• Punctual and dependent for assigned/confirmed shifts

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Master's degree
• Experience of 3-5 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Licenses/Certifications: Appropriate certifications and/or licensures
• Current BLS/ACLS required.

SKILLS:

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Active listening and active learning
• Critical thinking
• Social perceptiveness
• Monitoring
• Service orientation
• Complex problem solving
• Instructing