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SalaryThis position is responsible for providing primary care services, including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating, and educating patients. Works closely with physicians and other clinicians in a team approach to patient care.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Assesses patient status by obtaining health history through patient interviews and chart reviews; assessing/presenting illness, risk factors, family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and performing appropriate physical examination.
- Orders/performs appropriate laboratory diagnostic and other screening tests. Seeks other information as needed, including consultation with physicians and other clinicians, for evaluation of illness.
- Integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any health risks.
- Develops and implements treatment plan by prescribing/dispensing medications and/or injections in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws. Handles minor lacerations.
- Instructs patient regarding medications and treatments. Educates patients regarding health promotion/illness prevention. Recommends appropriate community resources to meet patient/family needs.
- Communicates appropriate case management information to other professionals and community agencies.
- Prepares documentation for medical records including updating patient medical chart by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment in written/computerized manner.
- Participates in peer reviews, chart reviews, staff education, clinical guideline development, and other continuing education and quality assurance activities to demonstrate compliance with standards, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Acts as consultant/collaborator to clinical team on area of specialty. Complies with patient confidentiality requirements. Promotes patient advocacy.
- Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients. Provides monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to treatment plan including triaging patient calls/e-mails.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- BSN required, MSN preferred.
- Successful completion of advanced practitioner training and certification as a practitioner (general or specialized from an approved Nurse Practitioner program).
- Passion for healthcare.
- Current state registered nurse license.
- Current state license as an advanced registered Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive authority.
- Current CPR certification.
Self-motivated with strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $95,000.00 - $150,881.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Primary Care
Standard shift:
- Day shift
Weekly schedule:
- Weekends as needed
Work setting:
- In-person
- Outpatient
License/Certification:
- Certified Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
