Family Nurse Practitioner

Employer Paid Benefits: $0 for employee only coverageMedical / Dental / Vision / STD / LTD / Life / AD & DHealthPoint is bringing HOPE, HEALTH and HAPPINESS to our communities throughPositive Disruption, Unleashing Joy & Putting People First. To be the best place to work, practice medicineand receive care....With an attitude of gratitude!Click Here to see how we are shaping our culture with Orange Frog!Schedule: Full-Time 40 hours per week; No on call or weekends.BASIC FUNCTION1. Conduct medical history taking, exam, diagnosis and treatment.2. Interpret lab work.3. Perform routine outpatient procedures for which they have adequate training and experience.4. Counsel patient and provide patient education.5. Assist in chart review and policy and procedure development.6. Conduct and document PDSAs for quality improvement.7. Integrate and Employ Care Model and Performance Improvement Model in delivery of care.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIESProvide comprehensive primary healthcare services to patients of all agesa. Conduct thorough patient assessments, including medical history, physical examinations, and diagnostic testsb. Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses, injuries, and common medical conditionsc. Develop and implement personalized treatment plans based on evidence-based guidelines and patient needsManage and coordinate patient carea. Prescribe medications, order diagnostic tests, and interpret laboratory resultsb. Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to ensure holistic patient carec. Coordinate referrals to specialists and follow up on patients' progressPerform routine health maintenance and preventive carea. Conduct regular health screenings, such as vaccinations, health risk assessments, and cancer screeningsb. Provide patient education on disease prevention, healthy lifestyle choices, and self-care managementc. Promote health promotion initiatives, including counseling on nutrition, exercise, and stress managementOffer patient-centered counseling and supporta. Address patients' physical, emotional, and psychological needs through therapeutic communicationb. Provide counseling on chronic disease management, medication adherence, and health behavior modificationc. Offer support and guidance to patients and their families during times of illness, recovery, and health transitionsDocument patient encounters and maintain accurate medical recordsa. Record comprehensive and concise patient notes, including assessment findings, diagnoses, and treatment plansb. Utilize electronic health record systems to document patient information, orders, and progressc. Ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards regarding patient confidentiality and data protectiond. Timely completion and closure of charts as per organization policy.Stay updated on current healthcare practices and trendsa. Continuously expand clinical knowledge and skills through self-directed learning and professional development activitiesb. Stay abreast of evidence-based guidelines, best practices, and advancements in healthcare technologyc. Engage in professional networking, attend conferences, and participate in relevant educational opportunitiesUphold professional and ethical standardsa. Adhere to the Nurse Practice Act and other regulatory requirements in providing healthcare servicesb. Demonstrate integrity, empathy, and cultural competence in interactions with patients and their familiesc. Collaborate with healthcare team members to foster a positive and collaborative work environmentContribute to quality improvement and research initiativesa. Participate in quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing patient outcomes and satisfactionb. Contribute to research activities, such as data collection, analysis, and dissemination of findingsc. Engage in evidence-based practice by incorporating research findings into clinical decision-makingd. Participate in peer review process when requested and requiredPerforms other duties as assigneda. Effectively carries out tasks and responsibilities beyond core job duties and primary role. The additional duties may vary from time to time and encompass a wide range of activities that contribute to the overall success of the organization (floating, schedule variations, assisting co-workers, patients, visitors, customers, leaders, and other stakeholders in support of the organization) #J-18808-Ljbffr