Nurse Practitioner

DEPARTMENT: Varies
REPORT TO: Director of Clinical Operations
STATUS: Exempt
UNION AFFILIATION: Non-Union
SCHEDULE: Full time, 40 Hours

JOB OVERVIEW:
The Nurse Practitioner is an exempt position 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; May specialize in a specific type of clinical care, e.g., pediatrics, geriatrics. May share in the supervision of RNs, LPNs, and/or medical assistants, depending on departmental organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Assesses patient status by obtaining health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews; assessing presenting illness, risk factors, and family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and performing appropriate physical examination.
2. 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.
3. 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/family 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.
4. 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.
5. Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patient. Provides monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to treatment plan including triaging patient calls/e-mails.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organization ability, time management and ability to prioritize work.
2. Ability to successfully manage a large and multi-tasked staff.
3. Excellent clinical expertise and decision-making.
4. Ability to exercise prudent and independent judgment, relative decision making with a high degree of accountability.
5. Outstanding interpersonal and problem resolution skills.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum three years of professional nursing experience in a clinic setting, plus two years of nurse practitioner experience.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
BSN required, MSN preferred. Successful completion of advanced practitioner training and certification as a practitioner (general or specialized) from an approved nurse practitioner program. Current state registered nurse license. Current state license as an advanced registered nurse practitioner with prescriptive authority. Current CPR certification.

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