Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner Midlothian, VA Pay From: $55.00 Per Hour

MUST:

Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Virginia. Current national board certification as a Nurse Practitioner through an appropriate recognized certifying organization. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Eligible for or currently holding applicable prescriptive authority and controlled-substance registration, as required. Clinical experience in internal medicine, primary care, family medicine, or a related adult healthcare setting preferred. Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, communication, and organizational skills. Experience with electronic medical records. Experience with chronic disease management and preventive healthcare. Experience working in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.

DUTIES:

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides comprehensive, high-quality, patient-centered care to adult patients in an Internal Medicine Medical Center. The NP is responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, treating, and managing patients across a broad range of acute and chronic medical conditions while emphasizing preventive care, health education, and long-term wellness. The Nurse Practitioner works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, medical assistants, and other members of the healthcare team to ensure coordinated, timely, and compassionate patient care.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive medical histories and physical examinations.
• Assess, diagnose, and develop individualized treatment plans for adult patients.
• Manage common acute illnesses and chronic medical conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, asthma, COPD, and other conditions commonly seen in internal medicine.
• Order, interpret, and follow up on laboratory tests, diagnostic studies, and other appropriate evaluations.
• Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
• Monitor patient response to treatment and modify treatment plans as clinically appropriate.
• Provide preventive healthcare services, including health screenings, immunizations, wellness counseling, and risk-factor assessment.
• Provide patient education regarding diagnoses, medications, lifestyle modifications, disease prevention, and self-management.
• Perform appropriate in-office procedures within the NP's scope of practice, training, and clinical privileges.
• Coordinate referrals to specialists and communicate with other healthcare providers as needed.
• Review and follow up on diagnostic results and ensure appropriate patient communication.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Participate in care coordination and population health initiatives as appropriate.
• Collaborate with supervising or collaborating physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding complex patient needs.
• Recognize and appropriately manage patients requiring urgent or higher levels of care.
• Maintain compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, medical center policies, and professional standards.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical performance initiatives.
• Maintain professional knowledge through continuing education and ongoing clinical development.

Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act.