Nurse Practitioner NP

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview:

The Nurse Practitioner will provide direct and indirect care to patients. Working under the direct supervision of the Medical Director/PCP, this role involves managing complex clinical situations, performing health assessments, and coordinating patient care.

Responsibilities :

• Conduct health histories, physical exams, and patient teaching; order, interpret, and follow up on lab tests and results.

• Perform selected procedures and document care in the electronic medical record (EMR); initiate emergency measures as needed.

• Manage medication orders and diagnostic studies/treatments within attending physician-approved protocols.

• Assess, initiate, and coordinate patient care daily under the supervision of the attending physician.

• Refer patients to other physicians and specialists with staff PCP approval.

• Act as a liaison with healthcare professionals, providing education, communication, and support for staff, patients, and families.

• Participate in the provider call schedule and attend staff meetings.

• Assist the interdisciplinary team (IDT) in formulating a plan for the coordination of 24-hour care.

• Document patient changes in the medical record and communicate these changes to team members.

• Evaluate and treat patients in various settings, including homes, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and hospitals.

• Precept medical students and residents during their clinic rotation.

• Encourage patients to have Advanced Directives and provide education as needed; discuss Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) options and complete necessary documentation in collaboration with a physician.

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

• Master’s degree in clinical nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.

• 3-5 years of nursing experience, with Nurse Practitioner experience preferred.

• Ability to practice within the scope of authority and meet standardized competencies as established by the state and approved by CMS.

• Experience working with a frail or elderly population preferred; training provided if necessary.

• Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and state-required liability auto insurance.

• Medically cleared for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before engaging in direct patient contact.

• Pass a comprehensive criminal background check, including federal and state Medicare/Medicaid exclusion lists, criminal history, education verification, license verification, reference check, and drug screen.

Setting : Out Patient Clinic

Population : Geratic population

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing organization.

• Monday - Friday NO WEEKENDS

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