Family Nurse Practitioner - Aprn (Mid-Level)

JOB SUMMARY

The duties of a Nurse Practitioner - APRN mid-level provider include, but are not limited to, providing accurate assessment, diagnosis, treatment, consultation, education and follow-up care to patients ranging in age from newborns to geriatric OR 18 yrs. of age to geriatrics; proper maintenance of records, under the direction of the Supervisory Physician and any other reasonable and proper duties assigned.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

1. Examine patients and record history
2. Adhere to proper charting protocols
3. Discuss with Physician and other health care professionals to prepare comprehensive plan
4. Order or execute tests or images as needed
5. Submit health care plan and goals of individual patients for periodic review by Physician
6. Analyze results of tests, diagnose and report to patient
7. Administer or prescribe treatment and medications
8. Promote health by advising patient on diet, hygiene and prevention of disease
9. Inoculate and vaccinate as required
10. Refer to specialist as required for patient's well-being
11. Perform minor surgery
12. Report deaths and contagious diseases to governmental authorities
13. Other responsibilities as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. Must have and maintain current State of New Mexico license in good standing
2. Current National Board Certification
3. Mush have and maintain current DEA

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Effective written, verbal and electronic communication skills
2. Show initiative, creativity and problem-solving ability
3. Ability to collaborate with colleagues to provide quality healthcare

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

1. Prior experience using an electronic medical records system
2. Bilingual a preferred, but not required (English/Spanish)

RELATIONSHIP REPORTING

Reports to the Clinic Administrator/Chief of Staff

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Ability to communicate effectively with patients
2. Ability to collaborate with colleagues as necessary to provide quality health care
3. Ability to use a computer, printer and scanner
4. Ability to sit, stand or view a computer screen for extended periods of time
5. Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions for extended periods of time
6. Ability to use hands and fingers to handle or feel
7. Ability to reach with hands and arms