Nurse Practitioner, Family Medicine

Responsibilities Provides appropriate medical care to all patients by assessing physical, psychological and social dimensions of patients to develop a plan of care. Assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients according to medical staff approved protocol and acceptable standards of practice. Provides medical services and health education to patients and family members. Effectively contributes to the health education of individuals and groups and applies appropriate methods designed to increase each person’s motivation to assume responsibility for their own health care. Consults and collaborates with physician as assessing, diagnosing and treating patients. Performs necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to written, approved protocols and appropriate licensing and administrative authorities. Interprets information gathered during the diagnostic process and consults with the physician as appropriate regarding abnormal health assessment findings to establish appropriate plan of care. Assures that appropriate referrals are made for patients. Provides quality care for patient, demonstrates appropriate health, safety, and aseptic practices. Recognizes and reacts appropriately to environmental safety factors related to patient care. Effectively provides patient instruction related to environment of care and safety standards. Effectively contributes to the development and attainment of physician practice goals. Practices according to written, approved protocols and appropriate licensing and administrative authorities. Understands, applies, and supports practice policies, procedures, goals and standards. Maintains patient records and accurate information. Requirements Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) – Board of Nursing. Must be licensed and qualified to practice in the state based off job assignment. Upon Hire and Federal Drug Enforcement Administration – US Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration, state and federal based on state of practice. Upon Hire and Registered Nurse (RN) – Board of Nursing. An active license in the state of practice. Experience Preferred 1:6 Call | Includes Weekday and Weekend Outreach to Edgerton Family Clinic Wound Care Experience Preferred. Certifications & Qualifications Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) Registered Nurse (RN) Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certification #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor